venetian sumac
Definition
Noun 1. A large ornamental shrub: A deciduous shrub (Cotinus coggygria) native to southern Europe and central Asia, cultivated for its distinctive, feathery flower plumes and often colorful foliage.
Usage
- The venetian sumac is prized in gardens for its unique, smoke-like summer blossoms.
- In autumn, the leaves of the venetian sumac often turn brilliant shades of red, orange, and yellow.
Advanced Usage
- Horticultural Context: The term is used specifically in gardening and botany to refer to this species, often noted for its low-maintenance and drought-tolerant characteristics.
- Synonym Clarification: While "venetian sumac" is a correct common name, in modern horticulture the plant is more frequently called smoke tree or smoke bush, a direct reference to the appearance of its flowers.
Variants and Related Words
- Smoke Tree / Smoke Bush: The most common contemporary names for the same plant (), describing its most distinctive feature.
- Cotinus: The genus name, used in scientific and formal botanical contexts.
- Rhus cotinus: An older, synonym scientific name.
Synonyms
- Smoke tree
- Smoke bush
- Eurasian smoke tree
Notes on Meaning
- Not a True Sumac: It is important to note that the "venetian sumac" is not a true sumac (plants of the genus ). The name is a historical common name due to superficial similarities in leaf structure. Its true botanical family is Anacardiaceae, which includes sumacs, but it is in a different genus ().
Noun
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Old World shrub having large plumes of yellowish feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke
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