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Definition of Plumieria rubra

Plumieria rubra
Snakewood Snake"wood`, n. (Bot.) (a) An East Indian climbing plant (Strychnos colubrina) having a bitter taste, and supposed to be a remedy for the bite of the hooded serpent. (b) An East Indian climbing shrub (Ophioxylon serpentinum) which has the roots and stems twisted so as to resemble serpents. (c) Same as Trumpetwood. (d) A tropical American shrub (Plumieria rubra) which has very fragrant red blossoms. (e) Same as Letterwood.

Meaning of Plumieria rubra from wikipedia

- Panama, Colombia, Venezuela (incl. Venezuelan islands in Caribbean) Plumeria rubra L. - Mexico, Central America, Colombia, Venezuela; naturalized in China...