Embothrium (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of South American evergreen shrubs or small trees with long willowy branches and flowers in flamboyant terminal clusters.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Embothrium coccineum was highly prized by gardeners for its vibrant red flowers and low-maintenance upkeep.
- This small woody plant, an embothrium, was used in landscaping to add a touch of elegance to the garden.
- The embothrium's ability to thrive in poor soil made it a popular choice for highway landscaping projects.
- In the wild, embothrium species often form dense thickets that provide vital habitat for a variety of bird species.
- Horticulturists have long sought to propagate embothrium cultivars with desirable traits such as increased bloom size and deeper coloration.