Bitter-bark (Noun)
Meaning
Ornamental shrub or small tree of swampy areas in southwestern United States having large pink or white sepals and yielding Georgia bark for treating fever.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bitter-bark shrub was a common sight in the swampy areas of the southwestern United States.
- Bitter-bark was highly valued for its medicinal properties, particularly in treating fever.
- The large pink sepals of the bitter-bark tree made it a popular choice for ornamental gardens.
- Georgia bark, derived from the bitter-bark tree, was used by early settlers to treat various ailments.
- In its natural habitat, the bitter-bark shrub thrived in the swampy conditions of the southwestern United States.