sun marigold
Definition
Noun: 1. A type of flowering plant: Any of several South African plants cultivated for their abundant, typically yellow, daisy-like flowers and their dense, fragrant foliage.
Usage Notes
- "Sun marigold" is a common name for plants in the genus or related genera.
- It is used as a singular noun ("a beautiful sun marigold") and can be pluralized ("planting sun marigolds").
- This term specifically refers to the ornamental garden plant, not the common edible or pot marigold ().
Examples
- The sun marigold is a drought-tolerant plant perfect for sunny borders.
- Her garden was a splash of color with sun marigolds blooming all summer.
- We bought several sun marigold seedlings at the nursery.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: In gardening, "sun marigold" is often used to describe low-maintenance, sun-loving plants used for ground cover or in rock gardens due to their mound-forming habit.
- For a water-wise garden, consider using sun marigolds alongside other South African natives.
Variants and Related Words
- African Daisy: A very common synonym for sun marigold, often used interchangeably.
- Arctotis: The botanical genus name for many species called sun marigold.
- Marigold (common): A different plant (genus or ), which can be a source of confusion. The "sun marigold" is not a true marigold.
Synonyms
- African daisy
- Gousblom (a name used in South Africa)
Related Phrases/Idioms
- (As) bright as a sun marigold: An informal simile describing something very bright and cheerful, like the flower.
- Her smile was as bright as a sun marigold.
Noun
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any of several South African plants grown for the profusion of usually yellow daisylike flowers and mounds of aromatic foliage
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