crepe myrtle
Definition
- Noun:
- A flowering shrub: "crepe myrtle" refers to an ornamental shrub, known for its showy, crinkled flowers that resemble crepe paper and its attractive, often exfoliating bark.
- A specific plant species: It commonly denotes the species Lagerstroemia indica, native to parts of Asia but widely cultivated in warm climates like the southern United States.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The driveway was lined with beautiful pink crepe myrtles.
- In late summer, the crepe myrtle is covered in vibrant blooms.
Advanced Usage
- As a landscape term: Used to describe a category of popular garden shrubs valued for long-lasting summer color and drought tolerance.
- For a low-maintenance garden, consider planting a crepe myrtle.
Variants and Related Words
- Crape myrtle: An alternative, common spelling for "crepe myrtle."
- Lagerstroemia: The botanical genus name for crepe myrtle and related species.
Synonyms
- Lilac of the South: A common nickname for crepe myrtle in the southern U.S.
Related Phrases
- Crepe myrtle bark scale: Refers to a specific insect pest that affects these plants.
- The gardener treated the tree for crepe myrtle bark scale.
Related Idioms
(This word is a specific botanical term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
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ornamental shrub from eastern India commonly planted in the southern United States
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