Boxthorn (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various shrubs or vines of the genus Lycium with showy flowers and bright berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Boxthorn was a common sight along the coastal walk with its vibrant purple flowers.
- She became fascinated by the boxthorn shrub after identifying it with her field guidebook.
- The native boxthorn flowers arranged in clusters were providing a haven for honeybees and butterflies.
- After rain, the land became alive with various plants, including pretty boxthorn vines that flowered rapidly.
- Botanists confirmed that the rare boxthorn species played a key ecological role in stabilizing the land.