Bitter Pignut (Noun)
Meaning
Hickory of the eastern United States having a leaves with 7 or 9 leaflets and thin-shelled very bitter nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The bitter pignut tree was known for its ability to thrive in the harsh, rocky terrain of the eastern United States.
- Local wildlife tended to avoid the bitter pignut due to its extremely bitter taste and toxic properties.
- Bitter pignut leaves have 7 or 9 leaflets and can be found growing on tall, stately trees throughout the eastern region.
- Wildlife experts have long been aware of the dangers of consuming bitter pignut, but still occasionally find animals poisoned by the toxic nuts.
- Foragers should exercise extreme caution when handling any nuts resembling the bitter pignut to avoid accidental ingestion.