Tipuana
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A flowering tree from South America often planted along streets in warm places
- noun
- /ˈtɪpjuːənə/
- Specialized
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Tipuana
- The Tipuana is widely planted as a street tree in some subtropical cities.
Examples
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Many birds nest in the branches of the Tipuana near the river.
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The leaves of the Tipuana turn golden before they fall in winter.
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The Tipuana tree grows well in tropical climates.
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Many gardeners appreciate the beauty of Tipuanas.
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The Tipuana tree is admired for its beautiful yellow flowers in spring.
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In parks, you can see the Tipuana providing shade during hot summer days.
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Children often play under the large branches of the Tipuana in the backyard.
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Etymology
Tipuana comes from a South American local name 'tipu' for the well-known tipu tree, so Tipuana is the scientific name used for that group of trees.
