Guelder Rose (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous thicket-forming Old World shrub with clusters of white flowers and small bright red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The guelder rose was a highlight of the garden tour, its vibrant red berries a striking sight against the fading autumn foliage.
- In the woodland garden, the guelder rose formed a dense thicket, providing shelter and habitat for birds and small mammals.
- Guelder rose is often used in hedging and screens, its thorny stems and dense growth making it an effective barrier.
- The guelder rose blooms in late summer, its clusters of white flowers a haven for bees and butterflies.
- In traditional medicine, the guelder rose has been used to treat a range of ailments, from fever to rheumatism, its berries and flowers valued for their medicinal properties.