Common Spindle Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Small erect deciduous shrub having tough white wood and cathartic bark and fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The common spindle tree is a small erect deciduous shrub that is often found in woodland gardens.
- The tough white wood of the common spindle tree is highly prized for its beauty and durability.
- In traditional medicine, the cathartic bark and fruit of the common spindle tree have been used to treat various ailments.
- The common spindle tree is a relatively rare sight in the wild, but it can be cultivated in gardens with ease.
- The fruit of the common spindle tree is an important food source for many birds and small mammals during the winter months.