crybaby tree

qms commented on the word crybaby tree

What a great name for a plant! I saw “crybaby tree” on the Recently Loved Words list and had to check it out. The most succinct explanation I found is;

The plant you are asking about is Erythrina crista-galli. A native of Brazil, it will actually grow into a tree during periods of mild winters. Otherwise, it does tend to be more shrubby (though large) when frozen back to the ground regularly. The common name "crybaby" comes from the formation of drops of nectar which drip from the flowers like tear drops. This is a great hummingbird plant, as the tiny, nectar feeding birds find the red flowers irresistible.

To be found at:

http://www.nola.com/homegarden/index.ssf/2014/05/what_is_the_latin_name_of_the.html

I want one.

April 25, 2017

bilby commented on the word crybaby tree

I'm pretty sure vendingmachine fell out of one of these. And hit every branch on the way down.

April 25, 2017

fbharjo commented on the word crybaby tree

Quelle ramage!

April 26, 2017

ruzuzu commented on the word crybaby tree

The crista-galli part is fun.

April 26, 2017

vendingmachine commented on the word crybaby tree

Yes, I did fall out of a crybaby tree. It really hurt, too. Good thing I landed on your big, soft ears. They helped to break my fall.

October 27, 2021

bilby commented on the word crybaby tree

Hey Mr Guinness! Y'll keep a record for world's slowest snappy comeback?

October 29, 2021

vendingmachine commented on the word crybaby tree

It was a very tall tree, so tall that it took years before I hit the ground.

October 30, 2021