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.”