Dwarf Chestnut (Noun)
Meaning
Shrubby chestnut tree of southeastern United States having small edible nuts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dwarf chestnut is a unique tree that grows well in a variety of conditions.
- This small, deciduous shrub produces a fall harvest of sweet and edible nuts, and can thrive in partial shade.
- Dwarf chestnut is a rare and endangered species, with very few mature specimens existing in the wild.
- Several dwarf chestnut trees were planted in the nature reserve as part of the reforestation effort.
- Researchers studied the genetics of the dwarf chestnut tree to learn more about its unusual characteristics.