Cucumber Tree (Noun)
Meaning
American deciduous magnolia having large leaves and fruit like a small cucumber.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The cucumber tree was identified as a member of the magnolia family by early American botanists.
- The cucumber tree, known scientifically as Magnolia acuminata, can be found throughout much of eastern North America.
- One notable characteristic of the cucumber tree is its unusually large leaves that resemble those of a tropical plant.
- While not commonly eaten, the fruit of the cucumber tree does resemble a small cucumber and can be consumed.
- A specimen of the cucumber tree is often used in landscape design for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.