California Olive (Noun)
Meaning
Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The California olive tree is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
- The wood of the California olive tree is highly valued for its durability and resistance to rot and insect damage.
- In its native range, the California olive tree can be found growing in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats along the Pacific coast.
- The small, olivelike fruit of the California olive tree is an important food source for many birds and small mammals.
- The California olive tree has been used for centuries by Native American tribes for its wood, which is used to make tools, furniture, and other household items.
Synonyms
- Pepperwood
- Mountain Laurel
- Umbellularia Californica
- California Laurel
- Sassafras Laurel
- California Bay Tree
- Spice Tree
- Oregon Myrtle