Botany Bay Fig (Noun)
Meaning
Australian tree resembling the banyan often planted for ornament; introduced into South Africa for brushwood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botany bay fig is often grown in parks and gardens as a scenic element.
- Botany bay figs have become an important species for horticulturists who cultivate ornamental trees.
- Native to Australia, the botany bay fig has become widely naturalized and cultivated in southern Africa for this reason.
- Commercial nurseries that specialize in brushwood usually cultivate the botany bay fig along with other plant species.
- Landscaping projects often utilize the botany bay fig for both its unique appearance and for creating a native Australian feel.