Fire Tree (Noun)
Meaning
A terrestrial evergreen shrub or small tree of western Australia having brilliant yellow-orange flowers; parasitic on roots of grasses.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The fire tree was in full bloom, its bright yellow-orange flowers illuminating the Western Australian outback.
- After months of searching, the botanist finally found a fire tree specimen in its native habitat.
- Fire trees have evolved to thrive in the poor soil of the arid west, tapping into the root systems of grasses for sustenance.
- During the dry season, the fire tree's brilliant flowers provided a splash of color against the otherwise drab landscape.
- As the fire tree grew, its roots entwined with those of nearby grasses, creating a network of parasitic relationships.