Western Chokecherry (Noun)
Meaning
Chokecherry of western United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Western chokecherry is a shrub native to the western United States that can be used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
- The western chokecherry plant grows best in moist to wet soils in areas of the western United States with moderate temperatures.
- A common feature of western chokecherry plants is the small white flowers they produce in clusters in late spring.
- Wildlife often relies on the fruit of western chokecherry as a source of food, especially during winter when other food sources are scarce.
- In traditional medicine, western chokecherry bark and berries have been used for centuries to treat a variety of ailments.