HyperDic: cork_tree

English > 2 senses of the expression cork tree:
NOUNplantcork tree, Phellodendron amurensedeciduous tree of China and Manchuria having a turpentine aroma and handsome compound leaves turning yellow in autumn and deeply fissured corky bark
plantcork tree, Erythrina vespertilioprickly Australian coral tree having soft spongy wood
English > cork tree: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
Meaningdeciduous tree of China and Manchuria having a turpentine aroma and handsome compound leaves turning yellow in autumn and deeply fissured corky bark.
SynonymPhellodendron amurense
Member ofPhellodendron, genus Phellodendronsmall genus of aromatic deciduous trees of east Asia often having thick corky bark
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown
English > cork tree: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningprickly Australian coral tree having soft spongy wood.
SynonymErythrina vespertilio
Broadercoral tree, erythrinaAny of various shrubs or shrubby trees of the genus Erythrina having trifoliate leaves and racemes of scarlet to coral red flowers and black seeds

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