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Plumiera

Plumiera

9.9
A tree with spreading branches and sweet white or pink flowers
  • noun
  • /pluˈmɪərə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Plumiera in our garden is blooming with fragrant pink flowers.

Examples

  • In Hawaii, the Plumiera is commonly used in lei-making due to its fragrant blossoms.

  • Many tropical resorts feature Plumiera trees near their pools for their beauty and scent.

  • Botanists often study the unique branching pattern of the Plumiera.

  • The Plumiera tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • I saw a Plumiera in the botanical garden.

  • The Plumiera tree in my backyard has stunning pink flowers that attract butterflies.

  • The garden was filled with Plumiera trees, their lovely white flowers creating a sweet aroma.

Synonyms

Plumeria
vsPlumiera
  • Specialized
1 9.1

A small tropical tree with fragrant white or pink flowers

applies more generally to shrubs and trees with spreading branches
genus Plumeria
vsPlumiera
  • Specialized
8.9

A group of tropical trees and bushes with sweet-smelling white or pink flowers

focuses on general spreading branches rather than candelabra shape

Surface Forms

Plumiera singular
Plumieras plural

Etymology

Plumiera is the name of a tropical tree and comes from the French botanist Plumier, who collected and described many American plants. So, the word looks like a person’s name because it is one, and that is why Plumiera refers to these fragrant shrubs and trees.