Lycium Carolinianum (Noun)
Meaning
Spiny evergreen shrub of southeastern United States having spreading branches usually blue or mauve flowers and red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lycium carolinianum can be found in wetlands and along coastal regions of the southeastern United States.
- It is widely distributed along the Gulf Coast, where Lycium carolinianum is often used as an ornamental plant.
- The spreading branches of Lycium carolinianum make it an ideal choice for creating a natural barrier or hedge.
- Wildlife, such as birds and small mammals, are attracted to the red berries of Lycium carolinianum.
- Lycium carolinianum is also known as Christmas berry, due to its bright red berries that persist throughout the winter.