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词汇 Moreton Bay chestnut
释义

Definition of Moreton Bay chestnut in English:

Moreton Bay chestnut

noun
  • A large tree with red and yellow flowers and decorative timber, native to Queensland, Australia. Its heavy pods contain large poisonous seeds.

    栗豆树,绿元宝。亦称BLACK BEAN

    Castanospermum australe, family Leguminosae

    Also called black bean
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Edible varieties of beans and peas include Moreton Bay chestnuts and matchbox bean.
    • One current path of research involves an Australian rain forest tree, the Moreton Bay chestnut.
    • An unusual and rare tree was planted on the west side of the new garden called a Moreton Bay Chestnut

Origin

Mid 19th century: so named because the tree was first found near Moreton Bay, Queensland.

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