Caesalpinia
- noun
- /ˌsiːzəlˈpɪniə/
- Specialized
- The Caesalpinia tree blooms beautifully in the summer.
Examples
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The botanical garden features several species of Caesalpinia with their vibrant yellow blossoms.
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Researchers are studying Caesalpinia for its potential medicinal properties and ecological benefits.
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The bright flowers of the Caesalpinia are popular in tropical gardens worldwide.
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Many gardeners love Caesalpinia for its vibrant flowers.
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The bright flowers of the Caesalpinia are popular in tropical gardens worldwide.
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The botanical garden features several species of Caesalpinia with their vibrant yellow blossoms.
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Many gardeners love Caesalpinia for its striking and colorful blooms.
Compounds
- Specialized
A tropical tree with large prickly pods and brown seeds used for jewelry and prayer beads
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A tropical tree with large prickly seed pods and hard shiny seeds used for jewelry and rosaries
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A small tree or bush without thorns from tropical America whose seed pods make tannin
- Specialized
A tropical tree with heavy red wood that people use to make furniture and red dye
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A tropical tree from South America with heavy, hard wood used for building
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A tropical shrub with bright orange or red flowers like the bird of paradise bush
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A tropical shrub like a small tree with bright orange, red and yellow flowers grown in gardens
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Caesalpinia is named after the Italian botanist Cesalpino. A helpful way to remember it is to think 'Cesalpino's plants', which explains why the name refers to a group of tropical trees and shrubs with showy flowers.