madrono

• Arbre à feuilles persistantes de la côte pacifique de l'Amérique du Nord, aux feuilles coriaces et brillantes et aux baies comestibles rouge-orangé ; son bois sert à la fabrication de meubles et son écorce au tannage.

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

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

   Arbousier d'Amérique

   • The madrono tree is a distinctive feature of the coastal forests.
   • We collected berries from the madrono during our hike.
   • The wood of the madrono is prized for making fine furniture.

   Synonymesarbutusmadrona