Velvet Sumac (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous shrubby tree or eastern North America with compound leaves that turn brilliant red in fall and dense panicles of greenish yellow flowers followed by crimson acidic berries.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Velvet sumac is a common sight in the woodlands of eastern North America, known for its striking fall foliage and crimson berries.
- The park ranger pointed out the velvet sumac trees to the group, explaining how to identify them by their distinctive compound leaves.
- As the seasons changed, the velvet sumac bushes burst into vibrant color, their greenish yellow flowers giving way to bright red berries.
- Hikers in the forest marveled at the stunning displays of velvet sumac, their branches ablaze with brilliant red foliage in the autumn.
- In the woodland garden, the velvet sumac trees provided a pop of color against the drab winter landscape, their crimson berries attracting birds and small mammals.