Euonymus Europaeus (Noun)
Meaning
Small erect deciduous shrub having tough white wood and cathartic bark and fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Euonymus europaeus, commonly known as the spindle tree, is a small erect deciduous shrub native to Europe and Western Asia.
- The tough white wood of the Euonymus europaeus is prized for making tool handles and other wooden objects.
- Euonymus europaeus bark and fruit were used in traditional medicine as a cathartic to induce bowel movements.
- The Euonymus europaeus is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage and vibrant autumn colors.
- The fruit of the Euonymus europaeus is toxic if ingested in large quantities, so it should be handled with caution.