cockspur hawthorn

Thân thiện

A cockspur hawthorn grows near a quiet country fence.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of hawthorn tree native to the eastern United States: "Cockspur hawthorn" refers specifically to a type of small tree or large shrub belonging to the hawthorn genus (Crataegus), characterized by its distinctive long, straight thorns.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The cockspur hawthorn is often planted as a decorative but secure boundary hedge due to its formidable thorns.
  • In autumn, the cockspur hawthorn produces bright red berries that attract birds.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical or horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to identify this specific species () among many other hawthorns.
  • The study compared the drought tolerance of the cockspur hawthorn to other native species.

Variants and Related Words

• Cockspur thorn: A common variant name for the same tree.
• Hawthorn (n): The general genus () to which the cockspur hawthorn belongs.
• Thorn (n): A sharp, stiff point on a plant; a key identifying feature of this tree.

Synonyms

• Crataegus crus-galli: The scientific Latin name for the cockspur hawthorn.

Related Phrases

• No significant phrasal verbs or idioms are directly associated with this specific botanical term. It is primarily used as a standard noun for plant identification.

Học thuật

Noun

1. eastern United States hawthorn with long straight thorns

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cockspur thorn
• Crataegus crus-galli