waratah

Thân thiện

A waratah blooms with vibrant red flowers in the Australian bush.

Definition

Noun: 1. A tall shrub (Telopea speciosissima) native to eastern Australia, characterized by long, narrow to broadly oval leaves and dense, showy clusters of bright red flowers. It is the floral emblem of New South Wales. 2. The common name for plants in the genus Telopea, known for their striking, compact flower heads.

Examples

• The vibrant red waratah is one of Australia's most iconic native flowers.
• We saw a beautiful stand of waratahs flowering in the national park.
• The waratah's bold, crimson bloom makes it a popular choice in ornamental horticulture.

Advanced Usage

• "Waratah" as a symbol: The flower is often used symbolically in Australian art and literature to represent the state of New South Wales, beauty, and the unique Australian landscape.
  • The poet used the waratah as a symbol of resilient natural beauty.

Variants and Related Words

• Telopea (n): The botanical genus name for the waratah.
• Australian honeysuckle (n): An occasional, though less common, name for the waratah, referring to the nectar-rich flowers.

Synonyms

• Native bloom (general)
• Telopea (scientific)

Related Phrases & Idioms

• "As bold as a waratah": An Australian simile describing something strikingly vivid or confident in appearance.
  • Her red dress was as bold as a waratah in the spring garden.

Học thuật

Noun

1. tall shrub of eastern Australia having oblanceolate to obovate leaves and red flowers in compact racemes
2. straggling shrub with narrow leaves and conspicuous red flowers in dense globular racemes

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Telopea Oreades
• Telopea speciosissima