Manna Ash (Noun)
Meaning
Southern Mediterranean ash having fragrant white flowers in dense panicles and yielding manna.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest floor beneath the manna ash was covered in the fragrant, powdery residue that it was known to produce.
- Local inhabitants for centuries had collected manna ash to extract the edible resin from it.
- Ancient cultures often depicted manna ash trees as a symbol of abundance in their art and literature.
- After studying the characteristics of manna ash, the researchers began searching for its elusive sap.
- Cultivation of the manna ash is most commonly seen in Southern Mediterranean climates with warm and dry summers.