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Sugar-bush (Noun)

Meaning

Evergreen shrub of southeastern United States with spikes of reddish yellow flowers and glandular hairy fruits.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The sugar-bush is a popular ornamental plant in warm climates due to its vibrant flowers and attractive foliage.
  • In the southeastern United States, the sugar-bush is often found growing wild in woodland edges and along streams.
  • The sugar-bush is a member of the heath family and is closely related to other flowering shrubs like azalea and rhododendron.
  • Gardeners in USDA zones 7-10 can successfully cultivate the sugar-bush in well-drained acidic soil and partial shade.
  • The sugar-bush is also valued for its medicinal properties, with the leaves and stems being used to make teas and infusions.

Synonyms

  • Sugar Sumac
  • Rhus Ovata

Hypernyms

  • Sumach
  • Shumac
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