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Simarouba glauca

Simarouba glauca

9.9
A medium to large evergreen tree from tropical America with yellow flowers and red fruit
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • A cluster of Simarouba glauca trees stands at the edge of the rainforest, their scarlet fruits attracting birds.

Examples

  • The seeds of the Simarouba glauca tree are used to extract edible oil in some regions.

  • The Simarouba glauca produces small pale yellow flowers in panicles, making it a beautiful addition to the landscape.

  • Farmers are increasingly cultivating Simarouba glauca for its drought resistance and various ecological benefits.

  • The Simarouba glauca tree thrives in tropical climates.

  • Can you identify the Simarouba glauca among these trees?

  • In the heart of the tropical forest, the Simarouba glauca tree stands tall with its bright scarlet fruits hanging from its branches.

  • Many local farmers have started planting Simarouba glauca due to its ability to survive long periods without water.

Synonyms

paradise tree
vsSimarouba glauca
  • US
9.8

A medium to large tropical American tree with long clusters of small pale yellow flowers and bright red fruit

is the formal botanical name used in scientific and official contexts

Surface Forms

Simarouba glauca singular
Simarouba glaucas plural

Morphology

Simarouba + glauca

This is a Linnaean binomial: the genus name 'Simarouba' signals a type of tropical tree, so that part is transparent, but 'glauca' is undefined here (a Latin species epithet) and would not be known to an average B1 learner. The whole term therefore behaves like a taxonomic proper name that is only partially compositional and requires extra botanical or Latin knowledge, making its meaning only partly inferable.

Etymology

Simarouba glauca may come from an old local name for the tree together with the Latin word glauca, which means 'blue-green'. So the name helps you picture the tree by its pale, bluish leaves.