Bilsted (Noun)
Meaning
A North American tree of the genus Liquidambar having prickly spherical fruit clusters and fragrant sap.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The American sweetgum, also known as Liquidambar styraciflua or bilsted, is native to eastern North America.
- A characteristic of the bilsted is the large number of star-shaped leaves that change color with the seasons.
- Liquidambar, or bilsted, grows best in zones with warm and moist climates.
- It's often advised not to plant bilsted near sidewalks due to its messy and prickly fruit.
- People commonly complain about the numerous 'gumballs' from the bilsted trees on their front lawns.