Haematoxylum Campechianum (Noun)
Meaning
Spiny shrub or small tree of Central America and West Indies having bipinnate leaves and racemes of small bright yellow flowers and yielding a hard brown or brownish-red heartwood used in preparing a black dye.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Haematoxylum campechianum is a spiny shrub or small tree native to Central America and the West Indies, highly valued for its heartwood.
- The heartwood of Haematoxylum campechianum is used in preparing a black dye, which has been used for centuries in various textile applications.
- Haematoxylum campechianum is often found growing in dry, coastal areas of Central America and the West Indies, where its hardy nature allows it to thrive.
- The bipinnate leaves and bright yellow flowers of Haematoxylum campechianum make it a striking addition to tropical landscapes.
- Haematoxylum campechianum has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, with its heartwood and leaves being used to treat a variety of ailments.