Dwarf Cornel (Noun)
Meaning
Creeping perennial herb distinguished by red berries and clustered leaf whorls at the tips of shoots; Greenland to Alaska.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dwarf cornel, with its vibrant red berries, was a welcome sight on the Arctic tundra.
- Dwarf cornel plants can form dense mats, crowding out other vegetation in areas with suitable growing conditions.
- During the brief summer months, the leaves of the dwarf cornel plant turn a bright green, contrasting with the surrounding rocky terrain.
- As the snow receded, the clusters of leaf whorls on the dwarf cornel shoots began to unfurl, revealing delicate white flowers.
- The Inupiat people of Alaska have traditionally used the dwarf cornel plant for medicinal purposes, taking advantage of its unique properties.