Erica Arborea (Noun)
Meaning
Evergreen treelike Mediterranean shrub having fragrant white flowers in large terminal panicles and hard woody roots used to make tobacco pipes.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Erica arborea is a highly valued plant due to its fragrant flowers and versatile roots used in traditional pipe-making.
- The specific Erica arborea root used should be dry and straight, suitable for hollowing and turning into a long-lasting pipe.
- Gardeners appreciate Erica arborea's attractive appearance as an evergreen shrub, even outside its typical Mediterranean climate.
- Large quantities of Erica arborea have been exported from their native Mediterranean region for the sole purpose of making traditional tobacco pipes.
- Craftsmen of hand-carved pipes seek out high-quality Erica arborea root, noting the finer the grain the more prized the final product will be.