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Definition of Embothrium coccineum
1. Noun. Grown for outstanding display of brilliant usually scarlet-crimson flowers; Andes.
Group relationships: Embothrium, Genus Embothrium
Generic synonyms: Bush, Shrub
Lexicographical Neighbors of Embothrium Coccineum
Literary usage of Embothrium coccineum
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Horticulturist, and Journal of Rural Art and Rural Taste by Luther Tucker (1856)
"In one of these, we noticed the true Embothrium coccineum, which has a broad
leaf, and was well set with flower buds, and is quite hardy. ..."
2. The Garden: An Illustrated Weekly Journal of Gardening in All Its Branches by William Robinson (1903)
"Embothrium coccineum has two forms, one with long lanceolate pointed leaves,
bright or deep green, and trusses of bright orange-scarlet flowers ; the other ..."
3. Select Extra-tropical Plants: Readily Eligible for Industrial Culture Or by Ferdinand von Mueller (1891)
"Eastern North-America. Perennial, easily spreading, but fit for river-banks ; of
some fodder value [C. Mohr]. Embothrium coccineum, R. and G. Forster ..."
4. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society by Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain). (1895)
"Mr. T. Foote), for a very interesting display of cut flowering shrubs, including
beautiful examples of the rare Embothrium coccineum, cut from trees 24 feet ..."
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