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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.

Synonyms

  • Ziziphus Jujuba
  • Jujube
  • Jujube Bush
  • Christ's-thorn

Hypernyms

  • Shrub
  • Bush

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.

Synonyms

  • Horsebean
  • Parkinsonia Aculeata

Hypernyms

  • Bush

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.

Synonyms

  • Catechu
  • Acacia Catechu

Hypernyms

  • Acacia

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.

Synonyms

  • Paliurus Spina-christi
  • Christ's-thorn

Hypernyms

  • Shrub
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