Black Haw (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous tree of southeastern United States and Mexico.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The black haw is a small to medium-sized deciduous tree with showy white flowers that are followed by dark purple berries.
- The range of the black haw tree includes the southeastern United States, where it grows in rich moist soils.
- Black haws are an important food source for various bird species and small mammals, as their berries are a favorite food during winter months.
- Black haw is sometimes confused with a different plant that also produces purple berries, but they are two distinct species with distinct leaves and flowers.
- A distinctive characteristic of the black haw is the rough texture of its mature bark, which often appears almost plate-like with a silvery gray hue.
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Meaning 2
Upright deciduous shrub having frosted dark-blue fruit; east and east central North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.