manzanita

• اسم يشير إلى مجموعة من الشجيرات أو الأشجار الصغيرة دائمة الخضرة التي تنمو في المناطق الدافئة والجافة في غرب أمريكا الشمالية، وتتميز بأوراقها الجلدية اللامعة وثمارها البرتقالية الحمراء الصالحة للأكل ولحائها المميز؛ يُستعمل خشبها في صناعة الأثاث ولحاؤها في الدباغة.

A noun referring to a group of chiefly evergreen shrubs or small trees native to warm dry areas of western North America, known for their glossy leathery leaves, orange-red edible berries, and distinctive bark; the wood is used for furniture and the bark for tanning.

1. C1formalscientific

   A chiefly evergreen shrub native to warm, dry areas of western North America, known for its twisted branches and small, leathery leaves.

   شجيرة دائمة الخضرة

   • The manzanita shrub thrives in the dry, rocky soils of California.
   • Hikers often see manzanita bushes along the coastal trails.
   • Birds eat the small, apple-like fruits of the manzanita.

2. C1formalscientific

   An evergreen tree of the Pacific coast of North America, featuring glossy leathery leaves, orange-red edible berries, and wood used for furniture; the bark is also used for tanning.

   شجرة دائمة الخضرة

   • The wood of the manzanita tree is prized for making fine furniture.
   • Native Americans traditionally used manzanita bark for tanning hides.
   • The small, red berries of the manzanita tree are edible and taste slightly sweet.