chittamwood

• Bezeichnung für verschiedene nordamerikanische Bäume und Sträucher, darunter der Kaskarastrauch an der Pazifikküste der USA, ein Laubbaum im Südosten der USA und in Mexiko sowie ein Zierstrauch mit fedrigen Blütenständen, die an Rauchschwaden erinnern.

A noun referring to a shrubby tree found on the Pacific coast of the United States, known for yielding cascara sagrada; also a name for a deciduous tree of the southeastern United States and Mexico, as well as a shrubby tree of the southern United States with large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke.

1. Cascara treeC1formalamerican

   A shrubby tree native to the Pacific coast of the United States, known for yielding cascara sagrada, a natural laxative.

   Kreuzdorn

   • The chittamwood tree is harvested for its medicinal bark.
   • Cascara sagrada is derived from the chittamwood's bark.
   • Chittamwood grows abundantly in the coastal forests of the Pacific Northwest.

   Synonymebearberrycascaracascara sagrada

2. Southern deciduous treeC1formalamerican

   A deciduous tree found in the southeastern United States and Mexico, valued for its wood and ecological role.

   Südlicher Laubbaum

   • The chittamwood of the southeastern US provides habitat for local wildlife.
   • This species of chittamwood is known for its durable timber.
   • Chittamwood trees in Mexico are often found in subtropical forests.

3. Smoke treeC1formalamerican

   A shrubby tree of the southern United States, characterized by large plumes of feathery flowers resembling puffs of smoke.

   Perückenstrauch

   • The chittamwood's flowers create a smoky effect in the landscape.
   • Gardeners prize chittamwood for its unique floral display.
   • In bloom, the chittamwood looks like a cloud of pink smoke.

   Synonymesmoke tree