Flowering Crab (Noun)
Meaning 1
Derived from the Iowa crab and cultivated for its large double pink blossoms.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small tree or shrub of southeastern United States; cultivated as an ornamental for its rose-colored blossoms.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The flowering crab tree in our front yard produces beautiful pink flowers every spring.
- Flowering crab trees are a popular choice for landscaping in warm climates due to their vibrant blooms.
- After some research, Sarah decided to plant a flowering crab shrub in her garden to attract pollinators.
- During the day, the flowering crab blossoms were a lovely shade of rose, but as the sun set, they took on a subtle pink hue.
- Every year, the city plants flowering crab trees along the main street to create a stunning display of color in the spring.