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Caesalpinia decapetala

Caesalpinia decapetala

9.9
A thorny spreading shrub from tropical Asia with large yellow flowers with red marks
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners admire Caesalpinia decapetala for its stunning yellow flowers marked with red and its thorny branches.

Examples

  • The Caesalpinia decapetala quickly dominated the hedgerow with its dense, thorny branches.

  • The spread of Caesalpinia decapetala has led to concerns about its impact on native vegetation.

  • Gardeners admire Caesalpinia decapetala for its striking yellow flowers and robust growth.

  • The Caesalpinia decapetala is often found in tropical gardens.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Caesalpinia decapetala.

  • The Caesalpinia decapetala thrives in tropical climates, showcasing clusters of vibrant yellow blossoms.

  • In many tropical gardens, Caesalpinia decapetala is valued for its decorative flowers and spreading habit.

Synonyms

Mysore thorn
vsCaesalpinia decapetala
  • Indian
9.9

A spreading thorny shrub with tall groups of yellow flowers marked with red

gives the same botanical description using a different phrasing
Caesalpinia sepiaria
vsCaesalpinia decapetala
  • Specialized
9.9

A spreading thorny shrub from tropical Asia with upright groups of yellow flowers with red spots

gives the same description but uses alternate wording

Surface Forms

Caesalpinia decapetala singular
Caesalpinia decapetalas plural

Morphology

Caesalpinia + decapetala

The head 'Caesalpinia' signals a botanical genus so a learner who knows that word can infer this is a plant species, giving a partial, compositional clue. However 'decapetala' is a Latin species epithet (not a common English word) and does not transparently convey the shrub's thorniness, range, or flower colour to an average B1 learner, so the full meaning cannot be derived from the parts without specialist/Latin knowledge.

Etymology

Caesalpinia decapetala breaks into Caesalpinia, a name honoring an early botanist, and decapetala, which may mean 'ten petals'. So, picture a thorny shrub covered in bright yellow flower clusters with many petals — that picture helps you remember the name and fits the plant's spreading, thorny nature.