Cercidium (Noun)
Meaning
Spiny shrubs or small trees sometimes placed in genus Parkinsonia: paloverde.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cercidium trees are known for their vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in the spring.
- The desert landscape was dotted with cercidium shrubs, their spiny branches a testament to their ability to thrive in harsh conditions.
- Cercidium is a type of paloverde tree that is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- The cercidium tree's unique ability to photosynthesize through its trunk and branches allows it to survive in areas with limited water.
- In the Sonoran Desert, cercidium trees are a common sight, their bright yellow flowers a welcome splash of color in the arid landscape.