canafistula

Examples

• All

• A large canafistula stood at the edge of the village, its yellow flowers hanging in clusters.

• In Central America, the canafistula is often planted in gardens for its decorative blooms.

• The canafistula tree blooms beautifully in the spring.

• Many gardeners appreciate the canafistula for its stunning yellow flowers.

• The canafistula tree is noted for its fragrant yellow flowers that attract various pollinators.

• In the summer, the canafistula produces long pods filled with sweet pulp that is used in herbal remedies.

• Gardeners love to plant the canafistula due to its vibrant blooms and the shade it provides.

Synonyms

G

golden shower tree

vscanafistula

• Specialized

8.4

A tropical tree with long hanging clusters of bright yellow flowers

is more general and does not stress drooping flower clusters

C

Cassia fistula

vscanafistula

• Specialized

9.2

A tropical tree with fragrant yellow hanging flowers and seed pods used in traditional medicine

lists specific continents including the Americas and Australia rather than vague regions

C

canafistola

vscanafistula

• Specialized

9.9

A tropical tree with hanging clusters of scented yellow flowers and pods with pulp used in medicine

focuses on fragrant yellow flowers rather than a color range

P

pudding pipe tree

vscanafistula

• Australian

9.9

A tropical tree with hanging yellow flowers and pods whose soft inside is used as medicine

highlights yellow flowers generally rather than sepia shades

P

purging cassia

vscanafistula

• US

9.9

A tropical tree with yellow flowers and pods used as a laxative

mentions medicinal use generally without stressing purgative action

Surface Forms

Etymology