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Erythrina indica

Erythrina indica

9.9
A small or medium tree with sharp thorns, bright red flowers and black seeds
  • noun
  • Australian
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  • The Erythrina indica tree is known for its stunning scarlet flowers that attract many pollinators.

Examples

  • Farmers often plant Erythrina indica as a protective hedge because of its sharp thorns.

  • The seeds of Erythrina indica are sometimes used in handcrafts due to their striking color.

  • The Erythrina indica brightened the garden with its vibrant, crimson blossoms.

  • The Erythrina indica tree blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I saw an Erythrina indica in the botanical garden.

  • Gardeners appreciate the Erythrina indica for its ability to provide shade and beautify outdoor spaces.

  • You can often find Erythrina indica thriving in tropical climates, where it showcases its bold crimson blooms.

Synonyms

Erythrina variegata
vsErythrina indica
  • Australian
9.9

A small to medium thorny tree from tropical Asia and northern Australia with bright red flowers and black seeds

is a neutral description that simply states these features
Indian coral tree
vsErythrina indica
  • Australian
8.6

A small to medium thorny tree with thick bunches of bright red flowers and black seeds

is a plain factual description without special emphasis on those traits

Surface Forms

Erythrina indica singular
Erythrina indicus singular

Morphology

Erythrina + indica

The binomial name is fully compositional: 'Erythrina' denotes tropical shrubs/trees with red flowers and 'indica' is a taxonomic adjective meaning 'from India', so together they directly describe a species of Erythrina originating in India. Taxonomic Latin names follow this predictable genus + epithet pattern across languages, making the meaning inferable to a learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

The name Erythrina indica comes from old words: erythrina means 'red' and indica means 'from India'. Because the tree has bright red flowers and comes from South Asia, the name points to the plant's colour and where it came from.