golden clematis
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Definition
Noun: * Golden clematis: A specific species of flowering vine, Clematis tangutica, known for its serrated (toothed) leaf edges and its showy, bell-shaped or lantern-shaped yellow flowers. It is a climbing plant often used in gardens.
Usage
- As a common noun (plant name): "Golden clematis" is used to identify this particular plant species. It is typically treated as a singular noun but can be pluralized when referring to multiple plants.
- The golden clematis on the trellis is in full bloom.
- I planted two golden clematises last spring.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical/horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish from other clematis species with different colored flowers (e.g., purple clematis, white clematis).
- For a late-summer display of yellow, consider golden clematis.
Variants and Related Words
- Clematis tangutica (n): The formal botanical/Latin name for golden clematis.
- Clematis (n): The genus name for a large group of climbing plants, which includes the golden clematis.
- Virgin's bower (n): A common name for several clematis species, sometimes used for as well.
Synonyms
- Yellow clematis: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the flower color.
- Clematis orientalis var. tangutica: An older or alternative botanical synonym.
Different Meanings
- The term "golden clematis" is highly specific in English and refers almost exclusively to the plant . It does not have other common metaphorical or idiomatic meanings.
Noun
- Chinese clematis with serrate leaves and large yellow flowers