Adenium Multiflorum (Noun)
Meaning
South African shrub having a swollen succulent stem and bearing showy pink and white flowers after the leaves fall; popular as an ornamental in tropics.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rare Adenium multiflorum has become a sought-after specimen among succulent collectors worldwide for its striking flowers and distinctive appearance.
- Adenium multiflorum, also known as the impala lily, requires full sun to bloom regularly and is ideal for gardening in arid desert landscapes.
- Adenium multiflorum serves a functional purpose in combating soil erosion in parts of its native range, such as South Africa.
- The thickened trunk of Adenium multiflorum stores vital water for survival, making the shrub drought-tolerant and ideal for xeriscaping.
- Botanists often study Adenium multiflorum for its unique way of conserving water and potential medicinal properties present in its stems and roots.