Catkin (Noun)
Meaning
A cylindrical spikelike inflorescence.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The willow tree produced long, drooping catkins that swayed gently in the breeze.
- The catkin of the birch tree was a prominent feature of its early spring growth.
- In the marsh, the alder trees displayed their distinctive cylindrical catkins.
- As the catkin of the cottonwood tree matured, it released its cottony seeds into the air.
- The goat willow's catkins were particularly showy, with their vibrant yellow color standing out against the surrounding foliage.