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Clusia flava

Clusia flava

9.9
A tree from the West Indies with fruit like a fig
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The gardens feature a rare Clusia flava tree with its distinctive fig-shaped fruit.

Examples

  • The Clusia flava tree produces unique fig-shaped fruits.

  • In the West Indies, Clusia flava is commonly found.

  • Locals use the fruit of Clusia flava in traditional remedies due to its unique qualities.

  • Researchers in the West Indies recently discovered new medicinal properties in Clusia flava.

  • Local chefs often incorporate the sweet fruit of Clusia flava into their dishes, highlighting its unique flavor.

  • The Clusia flava tree is popular among tourists for its striking appearance and abundant fig-shaped fruits.

  • Children in the village love to climb the Clusia flava tree to collect its delicious, fig-shaped fruit.

Surface Forms

Clusia flava singular
Clusia flavas plural

Morphology

Clusia + flava

This is a binomial scientific name (genus + specific epithet), so a learner who knows 'Clusia' as a tree genus can infer that 'Clusia flava' refers to a species of that genus, which gives partial compositional transparency. However, the epithet 'flava' is a Latin element (not an English lexical item here) and the detailed property in the definition (the fig-shaped fruit) cannot be derived from the constituents, so the meaning is not fully predictable.

Etymology

Clusia flava gets its name from an old plant expert called Clusius and the Latin word flava meaning 'yellow'. The name paints a simple picture of a West Indies tree with a yellow, fig-shaped fruit, so it helps you remember this plant.