Catkin

/ˈkætkɪn/
noun

A slim, cylinder-like flower cluster, usually drooping, as seen on some trees and shrubs.

The willow tree by the stream is covered with catkins.
Visual representation of "catkin" - A slim, cylinder-like flower cluster, usually drooping, as seen on some trees and shrubs.

Often appears as...

  • dangling catkins
  • willow catkins
noun

A slim, cylinder-like flower cluster, usually drooping, as seen on some trees and shrubs.

The willow tree by the stream is covered with catkins.
Visual representation of "catkin" - A slim, cylinder-like flower cluster, usually drooping, as seen on some trees and shrubs.

Often appears as...

  • dangling catkins
  • willow catkins
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Visual representation of "catkin"
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Botanical Term

Catkin is used in a botanical context to describe a specific type of flower structure.

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The botany lecture mentioned that alders produce both male and female catkins.
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Seasonal Appearance

Catkins typically appear in early spring and can be indicators that the season is changing.

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When the catkins bloom on the hazel, you know spring is approaching.
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Visual Identification

Identify catkins by their unique shape - they hang like slim, soft cylinders from branches.

Illustration for Visual Identification
I could tell it was a birch tree because of the catkins hanging from its twigs.
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Botanical Term

Catkin is used in a botanical context to describe a specific type of flower structure.

Illustration for Botanical Term
The botany lecture mentioned that alders produce both male and female catkins.
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Seasonal Appearance

Catkins typically appear in early spring and can be indicators that the season is changing.

Illustration for Seasonal Appearance
When the catkins bloom on the hazel, you know spring is approaching.
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Visual Identification

Identify catkins by their unique shape - they hang like slim, soft cylinders from branches.

Illustration for Visual Identification
I could tell it was a birch tree because of the catkins hanging from its twigs.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Botanical Term

Catkin is used in a botanical context to describe a specific type of flower structure.

Illustration for Botanical Term
The botany lecture mentioned that alders produce both male and female catkins.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Seasonal Appearance

Catkins typically appear in early spring and can be indicators that the season is changing.

Illustration for Seasonal Appearance
When the catkins bloom on the hazel, you know spring is approaching.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Visual Identification

Identify catkins by their unique shape - they hang like slim, soft cylinders from branches.

Illustration for Visual Identification
I could tell it was a birch tree because of the catkins hanging from its twigs.
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Quote examples

Edward Everett Hale

American Clergyman

Life seeks life and loves life. The opening of a catkin of a willow, in the flight of the butterfly, in the chirping of a tree-toad or the sweep of an eagle - my life loves to see how others live, exults in their joy, and so far is partner in their great concern.
Portrait of Edward Everett Hale

Quote examples

Edward Everett Hale

American Clergyman

Life seeks life and loves life. The opening of a catkin of a willow, in the flight of the butterfly, in the chirping of a tree-toad or the sweep of an eagle - my life loves to see how others live, exults in their joy, and so far is partner in their great concern.
Portrait of Edward Everett Hale
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