chittamwood

• Planta arbustiva ou arbórea da América do Norte, conhecida como cascara sagrada (espécie de cáscara, Rhamnus purshiana) e usada como laxante; também designa outras árvores e arbustos, como a árvore de folhas caducas do sudeste dos Estados Unidos e do México, e o arbusto do sul dos Estados Unidos com grandes panículas de flores plumosas que lembram nuvens de fumaça.

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.

   Cáscara

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbearberrycascaracascara sagrada

2. Southern deciduous treeC1formalamerican

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

   Árvore decídua do sul

   • 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.

   Árvore-da-fumaça

   • 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.

   Sinônimossmoke tree