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clusia

clusia

9.9
A tropical plant with thick leaves and large scented flowers that are white, pink or yellow
  • noun
  • Specialized
: clusia
  • We admired the pink blossoms of the clusia during our walk in the botanical garden.

Examples

  • The clusia is popular in landscaping for its tolerance to high heat and salt.

  • During our trip, we saw a large clusia tree, its thick leaves providing shelter from the sun.

  • A mature clusia can provide dense shade with its broad leaves.

  • The clusia tree thrives in tropical climates.

  • Many gardeners love the clusia for its beautiful flowers.

  • The lovely fragrance of the clusia flowers attracted many butterflies to the garden.

  • In tropical regions, the clusia is often chosen for its glossy leaves and vibrant blooms.

Compounds

Clusia flava
  • Specialized
9.9

A tree from the West Indies with fruit like a fig

Clusia insignis
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical plant that grows on tree branches in British Guiana

Clusia rosea
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical evergreen tree with thick shiny leaves and rose or white flowers used in gardens

Surface Forms

clusia singular
clusias plural

Etymology

Clusia is the scientific name of a plant that honors the 16th-century plant expert Clusius. So clusia refers to those tropical trees and shrubs named after that person.