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Liriodendron

Liriodendron

9.9
A tall tree that loses its leaves and has flowers like a tulip
  • noun
  • /ˌlɪr.i.oʊˈdɛn.drən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Liriodendro
  • Botanists identify the Liriodendron by its unique leaf shape and tulip-like blooms.

Examples

  • The Liriodendron in our garden is covered with yellow-green flowers every spring.

  • Several species within the Liriodendron genus are valued for their strong, light-colored wood.

  • Look at that magnificent Liriodendron tree!

  • What a beautiful Liriodendron!

  • Botanists identify the Liriodendron by its unique leaf shape and tulip-like blooms.

  • Several species within the Liriodendron genus are valued for their strong, light-colored wood.

  • The Liriodendron in our garden is covered with yellow-green flowers every spring.

Synonyms

genus Liriodendron
vsLiriodendron
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of large trees with tulip-like flowers that lose their leaves and come from North America and Asia

is more specific, noting small genus size, tall trees, and hardwood

Compounds

Liriodendron tulipifera
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall North American tree with tulip-shaped yellow-green flowers and soft white wood used for furniture

genus Liriodendron
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of large trees with tulip-like flowers that lose their leaves and come from North America and Asia

Surface Forms

Liriodendron singular
Liriodendrons plural

Etymology

The word Liriodendron comes from Greek parts lirion ('lily') and dendron ('tree'). So it means 'lily tree', which gives an easy picture to remember the tall tulip trees that have lily-shaped flowers.