madroa

/mædˈroʊ.ə/

Definitions

1. noun

a tree (Eucryphia cordifolia) of New Zealand, having elliptical leaves and white or pink flowers

“The madroa tree is a native New Zealand species.”

2. noun

a small, deciduous tree or shrub of the family Eucryphiaceae

“The madroa was a popular ornamental in many 19th-century gardens.”

Synonyms

  • eucryphia
  • heartleaf