Erythrina (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various shrubs or shrubby trees of the genus Erythrina having trifoliate leaves and racemes of scarlet to coral red flowers and black seeds; cultivated as an ornamental.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park was lined with various erythrina trees, displaying vibrant scarlet flowers that attracted visitors from all over.
- Her grandmother's garden featured an impressive erythrina bush that bloomed every summer, filling the air with a sweet fragrance.
- Several species of erythrina are used in folk medicine, particularly in herbal teas for colds and flu.
- Under the cascading erythrina flowers, children would often play hide-and-seek in the warm sunshine.
- Locals admired the vibrant coral-red erythrina flowers during festivals, using them to create beautiful decorations and wreaths.