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puckerbush

/ˈpʌk.ər.bʊʃ/

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noun

/ˈpʌk.ər.bʊʃ/formalamericanscientific
  • ruВечнозеленое ароматное кустарниковое дерево, произрастающее на юго-востоке США, характеризующееся мелкими твердыми ягодами, густо покрытыми белым воском, который исторически использовался для изготовления свечей.

An evergreen aromatic shrubby tree native to the southeastern United States, characterized by small hard berries thickly coated with white wax historically used for making candles.

  1. C2formalamerican

    An evergreen aromatic shrubby tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its small hard berries that are thickly coated with white wax, historically used for making candles.

    ruВосковница

    • The puckerbush is often found in coastal plains of the southeastern US.
    • Its berries, coated in white wax, were once gathered for candle making.
    • The aromatic leaves of the puckerbush give off a pleasant scent.

    Synonymsbayberrycandleberry