redbud
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8.1
- noun
- /ˈrɛdˌbʌd/
- US
:
cercis
- It had been after midnight, there was no moon, and the redbud trees that lined the avenue threw deceptive shadows onto the gravel median.
- redbud blooms
- redbud tree
- plant a redbud
Sumac removal, redbud repair, and bean crop failure turned success hopefully.
- Sumac removal, redbud repair, and bean crop failure turned success hopefully.
Examples
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In El Dorado County, a lot of that color is Western Redbud.
Blog text (17) -
Dogwood and redbud are going to pop at the same time.
Fiction book (2001) -
Birds chattered cheerfully in the blooming redbuds.
Fiction book (1994) -
As a kid, I thought the redbuds and dogwoods were like ballroom decorations for the Fairy Spring celebration.
Blog text (7) -
Rolling green prairies alternated with dense stands of trees, and clear streams lined with redbud trees were visible from both campuses.
Academic text (1991) -
Along the creek and up the hillside, blossoms on redbud and dogwood shone out against the gray trees, their limbs frosted green with the first thin edges of leaf growth.
Fiction book (1997) -
The redbud tree is famous for its beautiful pink flowers that brighten up the woodland in spring.
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In early spring, the redbud blooms attract many pollinators, making it a vibrant part of the ecosystem.
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The park features several redbud trees, providing a stunning display of color against the green backdrop.
Synonyms
A small tree from eastern North America that loses its leaves in winter and has pink flowers in spring
Compounds
- Specialized
A small bush from the western United States with pink or red flowers that often grows in thick groups
A shrub from the western United States with bright pink or crimson flowers that grows in dense groups
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Redbud comes from the simple parts red and bud, and it names a small tree that makes bright pink or reddish flower buds in spring. So thinking of a 'red bud' makes it easy to remember this tree with early, colorful blossoms.