Zanthoxylum Americanum (Noun)
Meaning
Small deciduous aromatic shrub (or tree) having spiny branches and yellowish flowers; eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The forest was home to a variety of unique species, including the zanthoxylum americanum, which was prized for its distinctive aroma.
- Zanthoxylum americanum, also known as the prickly ash, was often used in traditional medicine by indigenous communities.
- In the early spring, the zanthoxylum americanum burst into bloom, covering its spiny branches with clusters of yellowish flowers.
- The park ranger pointed out a small zanthoxylum americanum shrub growing near the trail, warning hikers to be careful of its thorns.
- The zanthoxylum americanum was a common sight in the deciduous forests of eastern North America, where it thrived in the rich soil and mild climate.