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Embothrium coccineum

Embothrium coccineum

9.9
A South American tree with bright red flowers often called Chilean firebush
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Embothrium coccineum
  • Botanists admire Embothrium coccineum for its striking scarlet flowers and glossy green leaves.

Examples

  • Many visitors take photos when the Embothrium coccineum bursts into color each spring.

  • The gardens featured a beautiful Embothrium coccineum in full bloom near the entrance.

  • The Embothrium coccineum blooms beautifully in the spring.

  • I saw an Embothrium coccineum at the botanical garden.

  • Botanists admire Embothrium coccineum for its striking scarlet flowers and glossy green leaves.

  • Many visitors take photos when the Embothrium coccineum bursts into color each spring.

  • The gardens featured a beautiful Embothrium coccineum in full bloom near the entrance.

Synonyms

Chilean firebush
vsEmbothrium coccineum
  • Specialized
8.9

A South American bush or small tree with bright red flowers often grown in gardens

is the scientific species name for the same plant rather than a garden description

Surface Forms

Embothrium coccineum singular

Morphology

Embothrium + coccineum

The first element 'Embothrium' identifies a genus of shrubs/trees, and the species epithet 'coccineum' historically means 'scarlet', so together the name denotes a scarlet-flowered Embothrium — a partially compositional label. However, this is a scientific Latin binomial functioning mainly as a proper name, and an average B1 learner is unlikely to recognize Latin epithets (especially since 'coccineum' is not found in the dictionary), so the meaning is only partly predictable and requires prior exposure.

Etymology

Embothrium coccineum includes the part coccineum, a word that means 'scarlet' or 'bright red'. Because the tree has showy red flowers and is often called the 'Chilean firebush', the name is like calling it the 'scarlet' bush, so the name helps you remember the plant today.