mahonia

Thân thiện

A gardener plants a mahonia in the sunny flowerbed.

Definition

Noun: 1. A genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees: Mahonia refers to a group of plants belonging to the genus Mahonia, characterized by their leathery, holly-like leaves, clusters of yellow flowers, and often blue or black berries. They are native to regions of North and Central America and Asia.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The garden's shady corner was brightened by a flowering mahonia.
  • Several species of mahonia are prized for their winter blooms.
  • The berries of the mahonia provide food for birds.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to members of this specific genus, often noting their ornamental value, shade tolerance, or use in traditional medicine.
  • Mahonia aquifolium, the Oregon grape, is the state flower of Oregon.

Variants and Related Words

• Oregon grape (n): A common name for , a specific species within the genus.
• Holly-leaved barberry (n): Another common name for plants in this genus, describing their spiny, holly-like leaves.

Synonyms

• Oregon grape
• Holly-leaved barberry

(Note: As a specific botanical genus name, "mahonia" has very few direct synonyms beyond its common plant names. It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. evergreen shrubs and small trees of North and Central America and Asia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Mahonia
• genus Mahonia