strangler tree Synonyms
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strangler tree Meaning
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strangler tree (n)
an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree
strangler tree Sentence Examples
- The strangler tree's roots enveloped the massive oak tree, slowly suffocating it.
- Scientists believe the strangler tree uses its roots to access nutrients from the host tree.
- The strangler tree's vines twisted around the trunk of the palm tree, gradually strangling it.
- The ancient strangler tree had taken over an entire grove of trees, creating a dense canopy.
- The strangler tree's fig-like fruits attracted birds, which dispersed its seeds throughout the forest.
- The strangler tree's roots grew deep into the soil, anchoring it firmly and making it difficult to remove.
- The strangler tree's aerial roots cascaded down from the branches, creating a mesmerizing effect.
- The strangler tree had become a landmark in the rainforest, its massive trunk towering over the surrounding vegetation.
- The leaves of the strangler tree were a vibrant green, providing a striking contrast to the darker host tree.
- The strangler tree's strangling habit had earned it a fearsome reputation among local villagers.
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an epiphytic vine or tree whose aerial roots extend down the trunk of a supporting tree and coalesce around it eventually strangling the tree
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The strangler tree's roots enveloped the massive oak tree, slowly suffocating it.
Scientists believe the strangler tree uses its roots to access nutrients from the host tree.
The strangler tree's vines twisted around the trunk of the palm tree, gradually strangling it.
The ancient strangler tree had taken over an entire grove of trees, creating a dense canopy.
