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american angelica tree

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun american angelica tree has 1 sense
  1. American angelica tree, devil's walking stick, Hercules'-club, Aralia spinosa - small deciduous clump-forming tree or shrub of eastern United States
    --1 is a kind of shrub, bush
    --1 is a member of genus Aralia

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American Angelica Tree

Description

The American Angelica Tree, scientifically known as Aralia spinosa, is a deciduous tree native to the eastern regions of North America. It is also commonly referred to as Devil's Walkingstick or Hercules Club due to its towering height and thorny stems. The tree is known for its unique appearance, showy clusters of small white flowers, and striking prickly bark.

Senses

1. Noun - Tree

Referring to the actual tree, the American Angelica Tree is recognized for its spiky branches, divided leaves, and large size. It can reach heights up to 20 meters.

Example sentence: The American Angelica Tree provides a dramatic presence in the forest with its towering height and distinctively thorny stems.

2. Noun - Fruit

The term can also refer to the fruit produced by the American Angelica Tree, which is a small black berry-like drupe. The fruits are often consumed by a variety of bird species.

Example sentence: The American Angelica Tree's dark berries attract various birds and provide a valuable food source for them.

3. Adjective - Popular

When used as an adjective, "American Angelica Tree" describes something that is widely recognized or well-known among people in America.

Example sentence: The American Angelica Tree has become a popular symbol of North American flora due to its distinctive features.

4. Adjective - Local

As an adjective, "American Angelica Tree" can also refer to something specific to a particular locality within the United States.

Example sentence: The American Angelica Tree is abundant in the local forests of the Appalachian Mountains.

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