Duke Of Argyll's Tea Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous erect or spreading shrub with spiny branches and violet-purple flowers followed by orange-red berries; southeastern Europe to China.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The duke of argyll's tea tree, scientifically known as Lycium barbarum, is found throughout southeastern Europe to China and has ornamental spiny branches.
- A landscape architect featured a duke of argyll's tea tree in the new city garden, incorporating its vibrant orange-red berries for contrast.
- Native to China, the duke of argyll's tea tree thrives as an ornamental or medicinal plant, despite being invasive in some regions.
- Many gardeners consider the deciduous duke of argyll's tea tree an excellent choice for their sunny borders due to its low maintenance requirements.
- Tourists who visit China each year often remark on the distinctive duke of argyll's tea tree they see during the Chinese New Year when violet-purple flowers bloom.