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Caesalpinia

Caesalpinia

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A small tropical tree or shrub with spines and bright flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • /ˌsiːzəlˈpɪniə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Caesalpinia tree blooms beautifully in the summer.

Examples

  • The botanical garden features several species of Caesalpinia with their vibrant yellow blossoms.

  • Researchers are studying Caesalpinia for its potential medicinal properties and ecological benefits.

  • The bright flowers of the Caesalpinia are popular in tropical gardens worldwide.

  • Many gardeners love Caesalpinia for its vibrant flowers.

  • The bright flowers of the Caesalpinia are popular in tropical gardens worldwide.

  • The botanical garden features several species of Caesalpinia with their vibrant yellow blossoms.

  • Many gardeners love Caesalpinia for its striking and colorful blooms.

Compounds

Caesalpinia bonduc
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A tropical tree with large prickly pods and brown seeds used for jewelry and prayer beads

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A tropical tree with large prickly seed pods and hard shiny seeds used for jewelry and rosaries

Caesalpinia coriaria
  • Specialized
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A small tree or bush without thorns from tropical America whose seed pods make tannin

Caesalpinia echinata
  • Specialized
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A tropical tree with heavy red wood that people use to make furniture and red dye

Caesalpinia ferrea
  • Specialized
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A tropical tree from South America with heavy, hard wood used for building

Caesalpinia gilliesii
  • Specialized
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A tropical shrub with bright orange or red flowers like the bird of paradise bush

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A tropical shrub like a small tree with bright orange, red and yellow flowers grown in gardens

Surface Forms

Caesalpinia singular
Caesalpiniae plural

Etymology

The word Caesalpinia is named after the Italian botanist Cesalpino. A helpful way to remember it is to think 'Cesalpino's plants', which explains why the name refers to a group of tropical trees and shrubs with showy flowers.