Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
Bloodwood Tree.
Bloodwood Tree - as a noun
Deciduous south african tree having large odd-pinnate leaves and profuse fragrant orange-yellow flowers; yields a red juice and heavy strong durable wood
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
kiaatpterocarpus angolensisSpiny shrub or small tree of central america and west indies having bipinnate leaves and racemes of small bright yellow flowers and yielding a hard brown or brownish-red heartwood used in preparing a black dye
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
campeachyhaematoxylum campechianumlogwoodlogwood treeExample Sentences
"The bloodwood tree is native to Australia."
"The bark of the bloodwood tree is rich in tannins."
"Aboriginal people have traditional uses for the sap of the bloodwood tree."
"The bloodwood tree can grow up to 80 feet tall."
"The red resin produced by the bloodwood tree is used in varnishes."