Pepperwood (Noun)
Meaning
Pacific coast tree having aromatic foliage and small umbellate flowers followed by olivelike fruit; yields a hard tough wood.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The durable and versatile pepperwood tree has been used for centuries by indigenous communities to craft tools and furniture.
- Pepperwood lumber is highly prized for its beautiful grain and rich aroma.
- Along the Pacific coast, pepperwood trees thrive in well-drained soil and mild climates.
- The small, blue-black fruit of the pepperwood tree is edible but not particularly palatable.
- Native American tribes traditionally used pepperwood leaves and branches to make a flavorful tea.
Synonyms
- California Olive
- Mountain Laurel
- Umbellularia Californica
- California Laurel
- Sassafras Laurel
- California Bay Tree
- Spice Tree
- Oregon Myrtle