Cornus mas
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- A deciduous European shrub or small tree: Cornus mas is a species of flowering plant in the dogwood family, native to southern Europe and southwestern Asia.
- Known for its bright red fruit: It produces small, oblong, cherry-like fruits that are bright red when ripe. The fruit is edible and often used to make preserves, syrups, and alcoholic beverages.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden featured a mature Cornus mas that provided excellent autumn color.
- The bright red berries of Cornus mas are harvested in late summer.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: In botanical and gardening contexts, is often discussed for its early spring flowers, which appear before its leaves, and its value as an ornamental and fruiting plant.
- For early nectar, consider planting Cornus mas.
Variants and Related Words
- Cornelian cherry: This is the common name for .
- The Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas) is more shrub-like than other dogwoods.
- Dogwood: The common name for the genus , to which belongs.
- While many dogwoods are native to North America, Cornus mas is a European species.
Synonyms
- Cornelian cherry tree: A direct synonym referencing its common name.
- European cornel: Another name emphasizing its geographic origin.
Notes on Meaning
- The term is a scientific botanical name (binomial nomenclature). It is primarily used in formal, academic, or horticultural contexts rather than in everyday conversation, where "Cornelian cherry" is more common.
Noun
- deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit