Pig Laurel (Noun)
Meaning
North American dwarf shrub resembling mountain laurel but having narrower leaves and small red flowers; poisonous to young stock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The hikers were warned not to let their pets eat the pig laurel that grew abundantly on the trail.
- Pig laurel, also known as Kalmia microphylla, can be toxic to young livestock if ingested.
- A narrow stream ran through the dense thicket of pig laurel, its bright red flowers standing out against the dull green foliage.
- Wildlife experts recommended that the park rangers remove the pig laurel from the area to protect the young deer.
- Pig laurel grew alongside the mountain laurel, but its smaller leaves and more vibrant flowers made it easily distinguishable.