Bumelia Lycioides (Noun)
Meaning
Shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bumelia lycioides, a shrubby thorny deciduous tree, is native to the southeastern United States.
- The bumelia lycioides produces small white flowers that bloom in late spring.
- In the fall, the bumelia lycioides bears small black drupaceous fruit that is consumed by birds.
- Bumelia lycioides is a low-growing tree that thrives in dry, sandy soils.
- The bumelia lycioides has been used for its valuable hardwood, which is dense and strong.