Swamp Laurel (Noun)
Meaning 1
Laurel of bogs of northwestern United States having small purple flowers and pale leaves that are glaucous beneath.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Shrub or small tree having rather small fragrant white flowers; abundant in southeastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The swamp laurel, with its delicate white blooms, thrived in the humid conditions of the bayou.
- The botanist carefully identified the swamp laurel, noting its distinctive leaves and small flowers.
- As we hiked through the coastal wetlands, the air was filled with the sweet scent of swamp laurel.
- The landscape designer chose to plant swamp laurel in the pond's edge, where it could thrive in the moist environment.
- In the southeastern United States, swamp laurel is a common sight in low-lying areas, where its shallow roots can absorb moisture from the soil.