Sitka Willow (Noun)
Meaning
Small shrubby tree of western North America (Alaska to Oregon).
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sitka willow grows abundantly along streams and rivers in Alaska's wilderness.
- The botanist spent hours studying the sitka willow's unique characteristics in its native habitat.
- Hikers often use the flexible branches of the sitka willow to create makeshift walking sticks.
- The sitka willow's slender branches are a favorite among basket weavers in the Pacific Northwest.
- In the early spring, the sitka willow's catkins are an important source of food for hungry wildlife.