Cherry Laurel (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cherry laurel is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates due to its showy white flowers and glossy leaves.
- In its natural habitat, the cherry laurel can be found growing along streams and in woodland edges throughout the southeastern United States.
- The fragrant flowers of the cherry laurel are highly attractive to bees and other pollinators, making it a valuable plant for wildlife gardens.
- Cherry laurel is often used as a hedge or screen plant in landscapes, as it can be pruned to maintain a compact shape.
- In the fall, the cherry laurel produces small red berries that are toxic to humans and pets, but provide a food source for birds and other wildlife.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Frequently cultivated Eurasian evergreen shrub or small tree having showy clusters of white flowers and glossy foliage and yielding oil similar to bitter almond oil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.