Sophora Tetraptera (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub or small tree of New Zealand and Chile having pendulous racemes of tubular golden-yellow flowers; yields a hard strong wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sophora tetraptera is a popular ornamental plant in New Zealand gardens due to its vibrant yellow flowers and attractive foliage.
- Sophora tetraptera wood is highly prized for furniture-making and woodcarving in Chile due to its strength and durability.
- The sophora tetraptera is often used as a hedge or screen in New Zealand landscapes due to its dense growth habit and attractive flowers.
- In its natural habitat, sophora tetraptera can be found growing in coastal forests and scrublands in Chile and New Zealand.
- The sophora tetraptera is also known as the "kowhai" in New Zealand, where it is considered a culturally significant plant.