Quarter-vine (Noun)
Meaning
Woody flowering vine of southern United States; stems show a cross in transverse section.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The quarter-vine was identified by the distinctive cross pattern visible in the stem's cross-section.
- Gardeners often train quarter-vine to grow up trellises or arbors to showcase its attractive flowers.
- The quarter-vine is native to the southeastern United States and thrives in the region's warm climate.
- A close examination of the quarter-vine's stem revealed the characteristic cross shape in its transverse section.
- In the wild, quarter-vine can be found growing up trees or other supports in woodland areas of the southern United States.