Big-bud Hickory (Noun)
Meaning
Smooth-barked North American hickory with 7 to 9 leaflets bearing a hard-shelled edible nut.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The big-bud hickory tree stood tall in the forest, its smooth bark a standout among the other trees.
- The hikers foraged for nuts and soon found a big-bud hickory, its edible nuts a welcome snack.
- Big-bud hickory leaves are compound, consisting of 7 to 9 leaflets, a characteristic that helps identify the species.
- Eastern chipmunks rely heavily on big-bud hickory nuts as a food source during winter.
- The park ranger pointed out a mature big-bud hickory, explaining its unique characteristics to the group of nature enthusiasts.