Jerusalem Thorn (Noun)
Meaning 1
Spiny tree having dark red edible fruits.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jar filled with pickled Jerusalem thorn fruits sat on the kitchen counter.
- Locals enjoy the dark red fruits of the Jerusalem thorn tree that grow near the dry riverbed.
- Children often eat the ripe fruits of the Jerusalem thorn tree while playing near the village outskirts.
- Due to its hardiness, the Jerusalem thorn tree with edible fruits has been used for landscaping in arid regions.
- The dark red fruits hanging from the Jerusalem thorn tree branches attract birds and other wildlife during the dry season.
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Meaning 2
Large shrub or shrubby tree having sharp spines and pinnate leaves with small deciduous leaflets and sweet-scented racemose yellow-orange flowers; grown as ornamentals or hedging or emergency food for livestock; tropical America but naturalized in southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jerusalem thorn is often used as an ornamental plant due to its vibrant yellow-orange flowers and ability to thrive in dry conditions.
- A large jerusalem thorn shrub line the entrance of the southern American ranch providing a natural and secure barrier.
- In areas where food is scarce for livestock, the jerusalem thorn's leaves and seed pods can be used as a nutritious alternative.
- After the long drought, the jerusalem thorns in our backyard were one of the few trees that continued to bloom.
- Due to its hardiness and drought resistance, the jerusalem thorn has become naturalized in the warmer parts of the southern United States.
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Meaning 3
East Indian spiny tree having twice-pinnate leaves and yellow flowers followed by flat pods; source of black catechu.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The villagers collected the resin of the jerusalem thorn tree for medicinal purposes.
- Jerusalem thorn trees thrive in tropical climates with well-drained soil and full sunlight.
- Historically, the juice extracted from the jerusalem thorn was mixed with catechu and used as an antiseptic.
- Farmers are cultivating jerusalem thorn trees to unlock the economic benefits of their wood, gum, and seed.
- A jerusalem thorn tree stands tall near the sacred river, attracting tourists with its unique yellow flowers.
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Meaning 4
Thorny Eurasian shrub with dry woody winged fruit.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The jerusalem thorn is widely cultivated in mild winter climates for its showy yellow flowers and unique seed pods.
- The garden features a variety of drought-tolerant plants including the jerusalem thorn and lantana.
- Jerusalem thorn has been used for land reclamation and as an ornamental in gardens due to its highly adaptable nature.
- This invasive jerusalem thorn has been known to form dense impenetrable thickets that hinder native wildlife movement.
- Jerusalem thorn seed pods resemble a short winged samara or perhaps an anacua bean pod that grows in its native Eurasia.