michelia

/mɪˈtʃɛliə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of flowering plants in the family Magnoliaceae, native to tropical Asia

“The michelia trees were particularly popular in Victorian-era gardens for their showy flowers.”

2. genus

A genus of flowering plants in the family Magnoliaceae, native to tropical Asia

“Michelia is a genus of flowering plants commonly found in Southeast Asian rainforests.”

Synonyms

  • Magnoliaceae
  • orchid tree

Antonyms

  • poisonous plant