Chrysophyllus
/kry-soh-FIL-us/🏷️ Taxonomy●● Intermediate
Also known as: chrysophylla, chrysophyllum
A Greek-derived compound epithet meaning golden-leaved — describing foliage that is a rich, warm golden-yellow. Applied to plants with naturally golden foliage or selected golden-leaved garden forms. Appears as chrysophyllus (masculine), chrysophylla (feminine), or chrysophyllum (neuter).
Etymology
From Greek chrysos (gold) + phyllon (leaf), meaning "golden-leaved."
Example
“Choisya ternata 'Sundance' and Carex elata 'Aurea' represent the golden-leaved garden selections that chrysophyllus describes, their foliage maintaining warm, rich golden tones through the growing season.”