forsythia
/fɔ:'saiθjə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A deciduous shrub belonging to the genus Forsythia, known for producing bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers in early spring before its leaves appear. It is a member of the olive family (Oleaceae).
Usage
- Noun:
- The forsythia is a popular ornamental shrub in temperate gardens.
- We planted a row of forsythia along the fence for a burst of early spring color.
Examples
- Noun:
- The vibrant yellow of the forsythia is a welcome sign that winter is ending.
- She cut some branches of forsythia to force into bloom indoors.
- Many forsythia varieties are hybrids developed for hardiness and flower size.
Advanced Usage
- "in full forsythia": describing the period when the shrub is at peak bloom.
- The park was stunning, with the hedges in full forsythia.
- Used metonymically to represent early spring itself.
- His birthday always coincides with the forsythia.
Variants and Related Words
- Genus Forsythia: The botanical genus name, named after the Scottish botanist William Forsyth.
- Forsythia suspensa: A common species, also known as weeping forsythia.
- Forsythia × intermedia: A widely cultivated hybrid group.
Synonyms
- Golden bell: A common name for forsythia, describing the flower shape and color.
- Easter tree: An occasional name, as it often blooms around the Easter holiday.
Related Phrases
- Forsythia hedge: A row of forsythia shrubs planted and trimmed to form a boundary.
- They maintained a dense forsythia hedge for privacy.
- Forsythia blossom: Refers specifically to the flowers of the plant.
- The forsythia blossoms lasted for several weeks.
Notes
- The plant is valued for its early, showy flowers and its ease of cultivation. It is often propagated from cuttings. While native to East Asia and southeastern Europe, it is now cultivated in temperate regions worldwide.
Noun
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any of various early blooming oleaceous shrubs of the genus Forsythia; native to eastern Asia and southern Europe but widely cultivated for their branches of bright yellow bell-shaped flowers
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