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crotalaria spectabilis

 

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Noun crotalaria spectabilis has 1 sense
  1. Indian rattlebox, Crotalaria spectabilis - erect subshrub having purple-tinted flowers and an inflated pod in which the ripe seeds rattle; India
    --1 is a kind of crotalaria, rattlebox
    --1 is a member of genus Crotalaria

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Crotalaria spectabilis

Crotalaria spectabilis is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae. Commonly known as the showy rattlebox or spectacle-pod, it is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is widely cultivated for its beautiful yellow flowers and is used in landscaping and gardening.

Part of Speech:

1. Noun: Crotalaria spectabilis refers to the plant species.

2. Common names: showy rattlebox, spectacle-pod.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family.

Example: The Crotalaria spectabilis is commonly grown as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Sense 2:

Noun: Showy rattlebox or spectacle-pod designating a plant of the Crotalaria spectabilis species.

Example: The showy rattlebox adds a stunning touch of yellow to the garden.

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