Muskwood (Noun)
Meaning
Musk-scented shrub or tree of southern and southeastern Australia having creamy-yellow flower heads.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The muskwood tree is prized for its sweetly scented flowers that attract birds and bees to the garden.
- In the Australian outback, the muskwood shrub is a common sight, its creamy-yellow blooms a welcome splash of color in the arid landscape.
- The muskwood's delicate flower heads were a favorite subject of the artist, who captured their intricate details in a series of watercolor paintings.
- As the sun set over the bush, the fragrance of the muskwood wafted through the air, its heady scent intoxicating.
- Muskwood trees line the riverbank, their branches overhanging the water and providing shelter for the fish and other aquatic life.