coral vine
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Definition
- Noun:
- A prostrate or twining woody vine with small leathery leaves and umbels of red flowers; native to Australia and Tasmania: "Coral vine" refers to a specific species of climbing or trailing plant characterized by its tough leaves and clusters of red flowers.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The garden fence was beautifully covered in coral vine.
- Coral vine is often used as an ornamental plant in suitable climates.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species .
- The specimen was identified as coral vine, Kennedia rubicunda.
Variants and Related Words
- Kennedia rubicunda (n): The scientific binomial name for the coral vine.
- Dusky coral pea (n): Another common name for the same plant.
Synonyms
- Dusky coral pea: A synonym referring to the same plant species.
- Kennedia (in context): Refers to the genus to which the coral vine belongs.
Noun
- prostrate or twining woody vine with small leathery leaves and umbels of red flowers; Australia and Tasmania