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kaf·fir boom
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kaffir boom, Transvaal kafferboom, Erythrina lysistemonnoun
small semi-evergreen tree of South Africa having dense clusters of clear scarlet flowers and red seeds
kaffir boom, Cape kafferboom, Erythrina caffranoun
small semi-evergreen broad-spreading tree of eastern South Africa with orange-scarlet flowers and small coral-red seeds; yields a light soft wood used for fence posts or shingles
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kaffir boom
Erythrina is a genus of plants in the pea family, Fabaceae. It contains about 130 species, which are distributed in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. They are trees, with the larger species growing up to 30 m (98 ft) in height. The generic name is derived from the Greek word ερυθρóς erythros, meaning "red", referring to the flower color of certain species.
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kaffir boom
A kaffir boom is a tree native to South Africa, also known as the cabbage tree, wild plum or bushveld cabbage tree. Its scientific name is Kiggelaria africana. The tree is known for its showy orange fruits and a rounded, dense crown. It is often used in landscaping and for restoring native woodlands. Its nectar-rich flowers attract various birds and insects.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of kaffir boom in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of kaffir boom in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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