japanese quince
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A small Japanese quince shrub blooms with bright red flowers in a spring garden.
Definition
Noun 1. A deciduous thorny shrub native to China, having red or white blossoms: This refers to a specific ornamental shrub, Chaenomeles japonica, known for its early spring flowers and small, fragrant, yellow fruit.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The Japanese quince in the corner of the garden is covered in brilliant red blossoms.
- She pruned the Japanese quince after it finished flowering.
- The hard, yellow fruit of the Japanese quince is often used to make jelly.
Advanced Usage
- As a botanical specimen: The term is used precisely in horticulture and botany to identify this specific species within the family.
- For early spring color, many landscapers recommend the Japanese quince.
Variants and Related Words
- Chaenomeles japonica (n): The scientific Latin name for the Japanese quince.
- Flowering quince (n): A common name that can sometimes refer to Japanese quince or related species.
- Quince (n): Typically refers to the fruit tree , which produces larger edible fruit, distinct from the ornamental Japanese quince shrub.
Synonyms
- Maule's quince (n): Another common name for .
- Dwarf quince (n): A descriptive name sometimes used due to its shrubby growth habit compared to the tree quince.
Related Idioms or Phrases
(This specific botanical term is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
A small Japanese quince shrub blooms with bright red flowers in a spring garden.
Noun
- deciduous thorny shrub native to China having red or white blossoms