Sorrel Tree (Noun)
Meaning 1
Deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sorrel tree grew along the forest edge, its white flowers blooming in the spring.
- A stream ran through the valley, lined with sorrel trees whose leaves were popular with wild game.
- In autumn, the leaves of the sorrel tree turned a vivid yellow before falling to the ground.
- Kids loved to suck on the tart leaves of the sorrel tree that grew behind the school.
- As the tree aged, the bark of the sorrel tree became deeply fissured and rough to the touch.
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Meaning 2
Australian tree with acid foliage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The sorrel tree, also known as Oxygonum sinuatum, is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family, native to Australia.
- The leaves of the sorrel tree are edible and have a tangy, slightly sour taste, similar to sorrel.
- In the outback, the sorrel tree is a common sight, its acid foliage a welcome sight for weary travelers.
- The sorrel tree is a deciduous shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall, with a broad, rounded crown and acid-tasting leaves.
- The wood of the sorrel tree is valued for its durability and resistance to rot, and is often used for furniture-making and other woodworking applications.