Strawberry Tree (Noun)
Meaning
Small evergreen European shrubby tree bearing many-seeded scarlet berries that are edible but bland; of Ireland, southern Europe, Asia Minor.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The strawberry tree is a small, attractive tree with reddish-brown bark that is commonly seen throughout Ireland and southern Europe.
- In the mountainous regions of Asia Minor, the strawberry tree is often used as a decorative piece in gardens.
- Fresh strawberry tree fruits have a sweet-tart taste similar to a combination of pineapple and strawberry.
- Many ornithologists have noted that birds are often attracted to the fruit of the strawberry tree.
- The strawberry tree has also been observed to be a vital food source for wildlife during the cold winter months.