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    Chrysanthus

    /kry-SAN-thus/
    🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate

    Also known as: chrysantha, chrysanthum

    A Greek-derived compound epithet meaning golden-flowered — specifically the deep, rich gold of pure gold metal rather than a pale lemon-yellow. One of several chryso- compounds in botanical Latin. Appears as chrysanthus (masculine), chrysantha (feminine), or chrysanthum (neuter).

    Etymology

    From Greek chrysos (gold) + anthos (flower), meaning "golden-flowered."

    Example

    Crocus chrysanthus (golden crocus) and Erica chrysantha both carry this epithet for their rich, true-gold flowers — a warmth and depth of yellow closer to molten metal than to pale primrose.