chittamwood

• Nom désignant un arbuste ou petit arbre de la côte pacifique des États-Unis, source de la cascara sagrada; également nom d'un arbre à feuilles caduques du sud-est des États-Unis et du Mexique, ainsi que d'un arbuste du sud des États-Unis aux grappes de fleurs plumeuses évoquant des nuages de fumée.

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.

   Cascara (arbre)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbearberrycascaracascara sagrada

2. Southern deciduous treeC1formalamerican

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

   aladdier (arbre du sud des États-Unis)

   • 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.

   Arbre à fumée

   • 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.

   Synonymessmoke tree