cornelian cherry

Thân thiện

A small bird perches on a branch to eat a cornelian cherry.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit: "cornelian cherry" refers to a specific type of plant, Cornus mas, which is a woody plant that loses its leaves annually. It is native to Europe and produces small, bright red, cherry-like fruits.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The cornelian cherry in our garden produces fruit that is excellent for making preserves.
  • We planted a cornelian cherry for its early spring yellow flowers.

Advanced Usage

• Horticultural Context: The term is used specifically in botany and gardening to identify the species .
  • Cornelian cherry is valued as an ornamental and for its edible fruit.

Variants and Related Words

• Cornelian (noun): An alternative, shorter name for the same plant.
  • The cornelian is also known as the European cornel.
• Cornus mas (noun): The scientific Latin name for the cornelian cherry.

Synonyms

• European cornel: Another common name for the same shrub or tree.

Học thuật

Noun

1. deciduous European shrub or small tree having bright red fruit

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cornus mas