Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Cabbage Tree.
Cabbage Tree - as a noun
Australian palm with leaf buds that are edible when young
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cabbage palmlivistona australisTree with shaggy unpleasant-smelling toxic bark and yielding strong durable wood; bark and seeds used as a purgative and vermifuge and narcotic
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
andira inermiscabbage-bark treecabbage barkElegant tree having either a single trunk or a branching trunk each with terminal clusters of long narrow leaves and large panicles of fragrant white, yellow or red flowers; new zealand
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cordyline australisgrass treeExample Sentences
"The cabbage tree is native to New Zealand and is also known as the Cordyline australis."
"The large, spiky leaves of the cabbage tree make it a distinctive and attractive feature in the landscape."
"In spring, cabbage trees produce fragrant white flowers that attract bees."
"The trunk of a cabbage tree is often bare and can have a flaky appearance."
"The cabbage tree is a symbol of strength and resilience in Maori culture."
