pisonia aculeata

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Noun pisonia aculeata has 1 sense

cockspur, Pisonia aculeata - small spiny West Indian tree
--₁ is a kind of tree
--₁ is a member of Pisonia, genus Pisonia

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Pisonia aculeata

Description:

Pisonia aculeata is a species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae, commonly known as the birdcatcher tree or the spiny pisonia. It is native to coastal regions of the tropical and subtropical Pacific and Indian Oceans. The tree can grow up to 20 meters tall and has large, green leaves and small, fragrant flowers.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A species of flowering plant in the family Nyctaginaceae.

Sample sentence: The Pisonia aculeata is often seen along the sandy beaches of tropical islands.

Sense 2:

Noun - The birdcatcher tree.

Sample sentence: The birdcatcher tree, Pisonia aculeata, provides a habitat for various bird species.

Sense 3:

Adjective - Describing something related to or characteristic of Pisonia aculeata.

Sample sentence: The local flora and fauna include Pisonia aculeata, a common plant in this region.