Clusia Rosea (Noun)
Meaning
A common tropical American clusia having solitary white or rose flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Clusia rosea is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates due to its beautiful flowers and low maintenance requirements.
- In its natural habitat, the Clusia rosea can be found growing on rocks and tree trunks in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
- The Clusia rosea is also known as the "pitch apple" due to its fruit, which resembles a small apple and has a sticky, resinous coating.
- Clusia rosea is a common sight in tropical gardens, where it is often used as a flowering specimen tree or shrub.
- The showy white or rose-colored flowers of the Clusia rosea are a favorite of hummingbirds and other tropical birds.