Goose Plum (Noun)
Meaning
Wild plum trees of eastern and central North America having red-orange fruit with yellow flesh.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The goose plum's vibrant red-orange fruit made it a standout among the other wild plum species in the forest.
- Children loved to eat the sweet and tangy flesh of the goose plum, often devouring the fruit right off the tree.
- The goose plum tree's small size and spreading habit made it a popular choice for naturalized landscapes and wildlife gardens.
- Wildlife enthusiasts planted goose plum trees along rivers and streams to provide a source of food for birds and small mammals.
- In the late summer, the ripe goose plums fell to the ground, creating a sweet and sticky carpet under the tree's branches.