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southern buckthorn

 

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Noun southern buckthorn has 1 sense
  1. southern buckthorn, shittimwood, shittim, mock orange, Bumelia lycioides - shrubby thorny deciduous tree of southeastern United States with white flowers and small black drupaceous fruit
    --1 is a kind of buckthorn

Definitions from the Web

Southern Buckthorn

Description:

Southern Buckthorn is a small shrub or tree native to North America which typically grows in dry, sandy areas. It is known for its slender, thorny branches, glossy leaves, and small yellow flowers.

Senses:

Noun - Botany:

A type of buckthorn tree (Rhamnus caroliniana) found in the southern regions of North America. It is often characterized by its thorny branches, glossy leaves, and small yellow flowers.

Example sentence: The southern buckthorn is commonly found in the Carolinas and Georgia.

Noun - Culinary:

In the culinary field, "southern buckthorn" refers to the dried, tart berries of the Rhamnus caroliniana tree used as a flavoring agent or supplement.

Example sentence: The chefs incorporated crushed southern buckthorn berries into their sauce for a tangy twist.

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