Dodonaea

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A group of small bushes and trees with nice leaves that grow in warm places

noun

Specialized

: Dodonaea

The Dodonaea plant thrives in tropical climates.

Examples

Botanists recently discovered a new hybrid in the Dodonaea genus in northern Australia.
Several species within the genus Dodonaea are valued for their ornamental foliage.
Dodonaea grows well in arid and semi-arid environments, making it suitable for drought-resistant landscaping.
Many gardeners prefer Dodonaea for its vibrant foliage.
The bright yellow flowers of Dodonaea attract various pollinators in subtropical gardens.
In landscaping, Dodonaea can provide effective privacy screens due to its dense foliage.
Shrub species such as Dodonaea, myoporum, and correa make excellent hedges, and some grevilleas can be pruned into a standard for more formal plantings.

Surface Forms

Dodonaea singular

Dodonaeas plural

Etymology

Dodonaea is the name of a group of plants named after a 16th-century botanist called Dodonaeus. So, Dodonaea means the group of tropical and subtropical shrubs and small trees.