Forsythia (Noun)
Meaning
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.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bright yellow flowers of the forsythia plant added a pop of color to our early spring garden.
- Forsythia was one of the first flowers my grandmother taught me to identify when I was a child.
- Their garden was renowned in the neighborhood for the vibrant display of forsythia that bloomed every year in late winter.
- In warmer climates, forsythia flowering periods can be quite brief, often lasting only a few weeks.
- Freshly cut forsythia branches in a vase create a striking arrangement of bright yellow flowers to brighten any room.