American Red Plum (Noun)
Meaning
Wild plum trees of eastern and central North America having red-orange fruit with yellow flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The American red plum is a deciduous shrub or small tree that is native to eastern and central North America.
- Wildlife such as birds and small mammals feed on the fruit of the American red plum tree.
- The American red plum is often found growing in woodland edges and along streams in its native range.
- The fruit of the American red plum is edible and can be eaten raw or used to make jams and preserves.
- American red plum trees are sometimes cultivated as ornamental plants due to their attractive flowers and fruit.