queen's crape myrtle
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Definition
Noun 1. A flowering tree (Lagerstroemia speciosa): A tree native to tropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the East Indies, valued for its timber and, in cultivation, for its large, vibrant clusters of flowers.
Usage
The term "queen's crape myrtle" is used specifically to refer to this particular species of tree. It is a proper name for the plant. * The queen's crape myrtle in the botanical garden is in full bloom, covered in pink and purple flowers. * Unlike the common crape myrtle, the queen's crape myrtle can grow into a very large tree.
Advanced Usage
- The tree is also widely known by its other common name, "pride of India".
- In its native range, the timber from the queen's crape myrtle is commercially harvested and known as "pyinma".
Variants and Related Words
- Pride of India: Another common name for the same tree species (Lagerstroemia speciosa).
- Crape myrtle / Crepe myrtle: Refers to other, typically smaller, species within the same genus (Lagerstroemia), such as .
- Pyinma: The name for the timber yielded by the queen's crape myrtle tree.
Synonyms
- Pride of India
- Giant crape myrtle
- (scientific name)
Notes on Meaning
The name "queen's crape myrtle" highlights two key aspects: 1. Its regal, showy, and large flower clusters ("queen's"). 2. Its botanical relation to the more common, smaller crape myrtle shrubs and trees.
Noun
- native to Asia, Australia, and East Indies, where it provides timber called pyinma; used elsewhere as an ornamental for its large showy flowers