Spice Bush (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous shrub of the eastern United States having highly aromatic leaves and bark and yellow flowers followed by scarlet or yellow berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The spice bush is native to the eastern United States, and its highly aromatic leaves and bark can be used in cooking.
- Spice bush flowers are yellow and grow in clusters along the branches of the shrub.
- In the fall, the spice bush is covered in bright red berries that are a favorite of many birds.
- The spice bush is often used as a landscape plant in woodland gardens due to its attractive foliage and flowers.
- The highly aromatic leaves and bark of the spice bush have been used for centuries in traditional medicine and cooking.