Jerusalem Oak (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian aromatic oak-leaved goosefoot with many yellow-green flowers; naturalized North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Jerusalem oak plant thrives in areas with well-drained soil and full sun exposure.
- This type of Jerusalem oak, a member of the Chenopodium genus, often blooms from late spring into early summer.
- While some people may consider it a weed, Jerusalem oak can also serve as a nutritious forage for wildlife and domestic animals.
- Its many yellow-green flowers grow in dense clusters on the branches of the Jerusalem oak.
- Some gardening experts caution against allowing Jerusalem oak to naturalize and potentially displace more desirable plants.