Rhus Glabra (Noun)
Meaning
Common nonpoisonous shrub of eastern North America with waxy compound leaves and green paniculate flowers followed by red berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Rhus glabra shrub was often found in woodland edges and open fields, providing a valuable food source for birds and small mammals.
- The gardener planted a row of Rhus glabra along the fence line, appreciating its ability to thrive in poor soil.
- As a child, I would often collect the red berries of the Rhus glabra that grew wild in our backyard, using them to make homemade dyes.
- The park ranger pointed out a cluster of Rhus glabra shrubs growing near the trailhead, warning hikers not to confuse them with the poisonous poison ivy.
- In the fall, the Rhus glabra in our garden turned brilliant shades of orange and red, attracting flocks of migrating birds.