Definition

Noun: 1. A species of flowering shrub: Viburnum lantana is the scientific name for a specific, vigorous, deciduous shrub native to Europe. It is commonly known as the wayfaring tree. It is characterized by its dense, treelike form, its clusters of creamy-white flowers, and its berries that change color from red to black as they ripen.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The hedgerow was dominated by Viburnum lantana, its red berries stark against the winter sky.
  • Botanists study Viburnum lantana for its resilience in poor soils.
  • The Viburnum lantana in the garden has finally produced its characteristic black berries.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical/horticultural contexts: The term is used precisely to distinguish this species from other plants in the genus. It is the formal Latin binomial name.
  • The specimen was keyed out and confirmed to be Viburnum lantana.

Variants and Related Words

• Wayfaring tree (n): The common English name for .
  • Look for the wayfaring tree along the old roadside.
• Viburnum (n): The genus name, referring to the larger group of shrubs to which belongs.
  • Several viburnum species are popular in landscaping.

Synonyms

• Wayfaring tree: The common name.
• Shrub, bush: General terms for a woody plant, though these are not specific synonyms.

Noun

1. vigorous deciduous European treelike shrub common along waysides; red berries turn black