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cassia fistula

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Word: Cassia Fistula

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: Cassia fistula is a type of tree that can lose its leaves in the fall (deciduous) or keep some leaves all year round (semi-evergreen). This tree is known for its beautiful, fragrant yellow to sepia-colored flowers that hang down like clusters (called racemes). It produces long pods, and the soft material inside these pods can be used for medicinal purposes. This tree is commonly found in tropical regions of Asia, Central and South America, and Australia.

Usage Instructions
  • When to Use: You can use "cassia fistula" when talking about trees, plants, or herbal medicine.
  • How to Use: You can use the term in sentences about botany, gardening, or traditional medicine.
Example Sentence
  • "The cassia fistula tree is celebrated for its stunning yellow flowers, which bloom in the summer."
Advanced Usage
  • In academic or botanical discussions, you might refer to its scientific classification or medicinal properties.
  • "Recent studies have shown that the pulp of cassia fistula may help in treating digestive issues."
Word Variants
  • Genus: Cassia (the broader category of plants that includes cassia fistula).
  • Common Names: Golden Shower Tree, Purging Cassia.
Different Meanings
  • In different contexts, "cassia" can refer to other types of plants or spices, such as cassia cinnamon, which is a spice made from the bark of certain trees related to cassia.
Synonyms
  • Golden Shower Tree (common name).
  • Purging Cassia (another common name).
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs
  • While "cassia fistula" does not have specific idioms or phrasal verbs associated with it, you might describe its beauty or uses in metaphorical language, such as:
    • "It's a golden shower of blooms in the garden." (referring to the flowers of the tree).
Noun
  1. deciduous or semi-evergreen tree having scented sepia to yellow flowers in drooping racemes and pods whose pulp is used medicinally; tropical Asia and Central and South America and Australia

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