Wild Orange (Noun)
Meaning 1
Small flowering evergreen tree of southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Small fast-growing spiny deciduous Chinese orange tree bearing sweetly scented flowers and decorative but inedible fruit: used as a stock in grafting and for hedges.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wild orange tree is often used as a rootstock for grafting other citrus varieties due to its hardiness and fast growth rate.
- In traditional Chinese medicine, the flowers of the wild orange tree are used to make a fragrant tea that is said to have various health benefits.
- The spiny branches of the wild orange tree make it an ideal choice for hedges and borders, providing a natural barrier against intruders.
- Wild orange trees are commonly found in the mountainous regions of southern China, where they thrive in the mild climate and well-drained soil.
- The decorative but inedible fruit of the wild orange tree is often used in floral arrangements and other decorative displays.