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Big-tree Plum (Noun)

Meaning

Small tree of southwestern United States having purplish-red fruit sometimes cultivated as an ornamental for its large leaves.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The big-tree plum was a striking feature of the desert garden, its vibrant foliage drawing visitors from across the country.
  • Local landscapers often chose to cultivate big-tree plums in residential yards due to their low-maintenance requirements and drought tolerance.
  • Big-tree plum leaves, which could reach up to a foot in length, provided a dramatic contrast to the small, delicate flowers of the nearby shrubs.
  • Researchers at the botanical garden spent months studying the unique adaptation mechanisms of the big-tree plum, hoping to apply their findings to other arid-region species.
  • In autumn, the big-tree plum's fruit would ripen from green to a deep, rich purple, attracting flocks of birds to the area.

Synonyms

  • Prunus Mexicana

Hypernyms

  • Plum Tree
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