Blood-twig (Noun)
Meaning
European deciduous shrub turning red in autumn having dull white flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Cornus sanguinea goes by the common name blood-twig for its bright red autumn stems.
- Walking through the English woods in autumn you stumble upon a blood-twig fully displaying its vibrant colours.
- Despite dull white summer flowers the beauty of blood-twig truly comes alive in autumn.
- A favourite of wildlife enthusiasts the blood-twig attracts birds and small mammals during winter.
- Blood-twig stems were used in centuries past for walking sticks and other basic tools.