Cotinus coggygria
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Definition
- Noun:
- A deciduous shrub species: "Cotinus coggygria" is the scientific name for a shrub native to southern Europe and central Asia, commonly known as the smoke bush or smoke tree.
- Characteristic appearance: It is noted for its distinctive, airy, plume-like inflorescences that resemble puffs of smoke, especially in late spring and summer.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The garden's focal point was a mature Cotinus coggygria with stunning purple foliage.
- Cotinus coggygria is prized for its ornamental, smoke-like flower clusters.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical and horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to specify the species, distinguishing it from other plants with similar common names.
- For a specimen with the most vibrant autumn color, select Cotinus coggygria 'Royal Purple'.
Variants and Related Words
- Common Name: Smoke bush, Smoke tree.
- Related Botanical Terms: (the genus name), (the plant family to which it belongs).
Synonyms
- Smoke bush (common name).
- Smoke tree (common name).
- Venetian sumac (a less common historical name).
Related Phrases and Terms
- "Purple smoke bush": Often refers to popular cultivated varieties of with purple leaves.
- The 'Purple smoke bush' is a cultivar of Cotinus coggygria.
- "Feathery plumes": A descriptive phrase frequently associated with the plant's flowers.
- In June, the shrub is covered in feathery plumes.
Noun
- Old World shrub having large plumes of yellowish feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke