American Smokewood (Noun)
Meaning
Shrubby tree of southern United States having large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- American smokewood grows wild in the southeastern United States, often near rivers and streams.
- The showy plumes of the American smokewood are a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies.
- In the late summer, the American smokewood tree produces feathery flowers that resemble puffs of smoke.
- The American smokewood is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens, particularly in the southern United States.
- Native Americans used the American smokewood for medicinal purposes, including treating fever and rheumatism.