But fair the exil'd Palm-tree grew Midst foliage of no kindred hue; Through the laburnum's dropping gold Rose the light shaft of Orient mould, And Europe's violets, faintly sweet, Purpled the mossbeds at its feet.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- An exotic palm tree thrives among foreign plants and flowers.
- In plain terms
- A palm tree grows beautifully among unfamiliar European plants.
- What can you take from it?
- Distinctive elements can thrive even in foreign surroundings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do plants adapt?
- What makes beauty distinct?
Another view
Foreign environments may not always support exotic growth.
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