Zanthoxylum (Noun)
Meaning
Deciduous or evergreen trees or shrubs: prickly ash.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Zanthoxylum trees are commonly found in American and Asian gardens due to their vibrant colors.
- The fruits and seeds of the zanthoxylum plant contain oils and resins used for medicinal purposes.
- Prickly ash trees belonging to the zanthoxylum genus tend to thrive in temperate or subtropical climates.
- Examples of zanthoxylum species include the Hercules' club and northern prickly ash.
- The zanthoxylum tree produces aromatic flowers with small white or greenish-blue petals.