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Panama redwood tree

Panama redwood tree

9.2
A large shrub from Colombia with big divided leaves and clusters of yellow flowers that smell sweet
  • noun
  • US
translation icon : árbol de madera roja de Panamá
  • The Panama redwood tree blooms with clusters of fragrant yellow flowers each spring.

Examples

  • The Panama redwood tree can be found growing wild in certain regions of Colombia.

  • Botanists admire the Panama redwood tree for its vibrant yellow flowers and large leaves.

  • We planted a Panama redwood tree in the botanical garden to enhance its collection of native species.

  • The Panama redwood tree grows predominantly in Colombia.

  • Many Panama redwood trees have been planted in local parks.

  • In Colombia, the Panama redwood tree is known for its large pinnate leaves and unique beauty.

  • Gardeners often choose the Panama redwood tree for its stunning appearance and ability to attract pollinators.

Synonyms

Panama redwood
vsPanama redwood tree
  • US
9.9

A large Colombian shrub with big divided leaves and yellow scented flowers

uses a technical term for flower grouping instead of the general word cluster
Platymiscium pinnatum
vsPanama redwood tree
  • Specialized
9.9

A large shrub from Colombia with leaves made of many leaflets and fragrant yellow flowers

focuses on flower arrangement using a botanical term and lacks leaflet detail

Surface Forms

Panama redwood tree singular
Panama redwood trees plural

Morphology

Panama + redwood + tree

This is a straightforward place + species + noun composition: 'Panama' modifies 'redwood tree', so a learner who knows the constituents will infer it denotes a kind of tree associated with Panama. The meaning is compositionally built from its parts and follows common noun-compounding patterns, making the basic sense deducible even if precise botanical details cannot be fully inferred.

Etymology

The name Panama redwood tree may come from the reddish colour of its inner wood, called redwood, and from early plant samples that were sent through Panama. So the name links the tree's 'red wood' and the place where it first reached other countries.