Benzoin Odoriferum (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Benzoin odoriferum, a fragrant deciduous shrub, thrives in the woodland gardens of eastern North America, releasing a sweet aroma that fills the air.
- In autumn, the leaves of the benzoin odoriferum shrub turn golden yellow, emitting a distinctive spicy scent as they fall to the ground.
- As a spicebush, benzoin odoriferum is prized for its highly aromatic leaves, which are used to make fragrant teas and other culinary concoctions.
- During its spring blooming season, the benzoin odoriferum produces small, delicate yellow flowers that attract various species of bees and butterflies.
- After the yellow flowers of the benzoin odoriferum have faded, clusters of scarlet berries remain, adding a burst of color to the shrub's deciduous foliage.