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Staphylea

Staphylea

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A group of small trees and bushes called bladdernuts that grow in mild areas of the Northern Hemisphere
  • proper noun
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  • The Staphylea genus is known for its ornamental value in gardens.

Examples

  • The Staphylea tree can grow up to 10 meters tall.

  • Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Staphylea genus.

  • The fruit of Staphylea plants is distinctive, giving the plant its common name, bladdernut.

  • Have you seen the beautiful Staphylea flowers in spring?

  • In the botanical garden, I admired the delicate flowers of Staphylea japonica in full bloom.

  • The Staphylea shrub attracted many bees with its fragrant blossoms in early spring.

  • During our hike, we spotted several Staphylea plants thriving along the forest edge.

Synonyms

genus Staphylea
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A group of small trees and bushes with attractive flowers and papery fruit

emphasizes common name and native temperate Northern Hemisphere range

Compounds

genus Staphylea
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9.9

A group of small trees and bushes with attractive flowers and papery fruit

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Staphylea comes from the Greek root staphyle, meaning 'a bunch' or 'a cluster of grapes', because the plants make small, bladder-like fruits in groups, so the name points to their clustered fruit shape.