Strangler Fig (Noun)
Meaning 1
A common tropical American clusia having solitary white or rose flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The strangler fig is a common sight in tropical American rainforests, with its distinctive white or rose flowers blooming solo on the tree.
- In the dense jungle, the strangler fig's solitary flowers stood out against the lush green foliage.
- The strangler fig's unique habit of growing on other trees made it a fascinating subject for botanists to study.
- As the sun set over the tropical forest, the strangler fig's white flowers glowed like tiny lanterns in the fading light.
- In the heart of the rainforest, the strangler fig's rose-colored blooms added a touch of elegance to the otherwise rugged landscape.
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Meaning 2
A strangler tree native to southern Florida and West Indies; begins as an epiphyte eventually developing many thick aerial roots and covering enormous areas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.