canafistula
- noun
- /ˌkænəˈfɪstjʊlə/
- Australian
- The ripe pods of the canafistula are collected for traditional medicines.
Examples
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A large canafistula stood at the edge of the village, its yellow flowers hanging in clusters.
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In Central America, the canafistula is often planted in gardens for its decorative blooms.
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The canafistula tree blooms beautifully in the spring.
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Many gardeners appreciate the canafistula for its stunning yellow flowers.
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The canafistula tree is noted for its fragrant yellow flowers that attract various pollinators.
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In the summer, the canafistula produces long pods filled with sweet pulp that is used in herbal remedies.
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Gardeners love to plant the canafistula due to its vibrant blooms and the shade it provides.
Synonyms
A tropical tree with long hanging clusters of bright yellow flowers
A tropical tree with fragrant yellow hanging flowers and seed pods used in traditional medicine
A tropical tree with hanging clusters of scented yellow flowers and pods with pulp used in medicine
A tropical tree with hanging yellow flowers and pods whose soft inside is used as medicine
A tropical tree with yellow flowers and pods used as a laxative
Surface Forms
Etymology
Canafistula comes from two parts: cana meaning 'cane' and fistula meaning 'tube'. So, the name fits a tree with long, tube-like pods and bright yellow flowers whose pulp is used in traditional medicine.