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Dombeya

Dombeya

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A group of flowering trees and bushes from Africa and nearby islands with clusters of pink or white flowers
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Dombeya
  • The Dombeya tree produces clusters of pink or white flowers in the spring.

Examples

  • Many species of Dombeya are valued for their ornamental beauty in tropical gardens.

  • Gardeners often plant Dombeya for its attractive blossoms and rapid growth.

  • The Dombeya tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Have you seen the Dombeya flowers in the garden?

  • The Dombeya tree produces clusters of pink or white flowers in the spring.

  • Many species of Dombeya are valued for their ornamental beauty in tropical gardens.

  • Gardeners often plant Dombeya for its attractive blossoms and rapid growth.

Synonyms

genus Dombeya
vsDombeya
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of African bushes or small trees that have pretty flowers

focuses on native range and clustered pink or white flowers

Compounds

genus Dombeya
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of African bushes or small trees that have pretty flowers

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Dombeya comes from the name of a French plant scientist, Joseph Dombey. So a Dombeya is like 'Dombey's plants', which helps you remember these flowering trees were named to honor him.