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Sabinea

Sabinea

9.9
A small tree or bush from the Caribbean with hard wood
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist identified the rare Sabinea among the dense foliage of the Caribbean forest.

Examples

  • Some species of Sabinea are prized for their attractive flowers and hardwood.

  • The Sabinea tree thrives in tropical climates.

  • Researchers are studying how Sabinea adapts to changes in the island's climate.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the Sabinea for its beautiful wood.

  • The botanist identified the rare Sabinea among the dense foliage of the Caribbean forest.

  • Some species of Sabinea are prized for their attractive flowers and hardwood.

  • The Sabinea tree thrives in tropical climates.

Compounds

Sabinea carinalis
  • Specialized
9.9

A small tree from Dominica with groups of large red flowers that bloom before the leaves appear

Surface Forms

Sabinea singular
Sabineas plural

Etymology

Sabinea is a scientific plant name made from a personal name like Sabine plus the usual plant ending -ea. A helpful way to remember it is to picture a person called 'Sabine' who is connected to those small Caribbean trees, so Sabinea names that group of island trees.