coral bean

Thân thiện

A gardener carefully plants a coral bean in the sunny flower bed.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A shrub or small tree characterized by having pinnate leaves that are poisonous to livestock, dense clusters of very fragrant blue flowers, and red seeds or beans.

Usage

• The term "coral bean" is used as a common name for specific plants, primarily referring to their distinctive red seeds. It is a countable noun.
• Example: "The coral bean in the garden is blooming with intensely fragrant flowers."
• Example: "Be careful; the leaves of the coral bean are toxic to animals."

Advanced Usage

• In botanical and horticultural contexts, "coral bean" can specifically refer to species within the genus .
  • The coral bean (Erythrina herbacea) is native to the southeastern United States.

Variants and Related Words

• Coralbean: A common alternative spelling, often used as a single word.
• Cherokee bean: Another common name for the same plant.
• Red cardinal: A regional name for the coral bean plant.

Synonyms

• Erythrina herbacea: The primary scientific name for the plant commonly called coral bean in North America.
• Cardinal spear: A less common synonym.

Notes on Different Meanings

• The term almost exclusively refers to the plant. It is not typically used in other contexts or as part of idioms. The "bean" refers to the seed, not a legume for consumption.

Học thuật

Noun

1. shrub or small tree having pinnate leaves poisonous to livestock and dense racemes of intensely fragrant blue flowers and red beans

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