Rhus Laurina (Noun)
Meaning
Small aromatic evergreen shrub of California having paniculate leaves and whitish berries; in some classifications included in genus Rhus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Rhus laurina, commonly known as the Laurel Sumac, is an attractive shrub suitable for hedges or screens and produces white berries in the summer months.
- Rhus laurina is often confused with Rhus integrifolia due to the similarity in the leaf shapes and arrangements of the two plants.
- It is not uncommon to find the Rhus laurina shrub growing along with other drought-tolerant plants in Mediterranean regions.
- The Rhus laurina grows relatively quickly and is able to tolerate a variety of soil types and drought conditions.
- The berries of the Rhus laurina are less widely consumed, but the leaves of the plant have been traditionally used to make a tea with a tangy flavor.