manzanita

• Substantivo que designa arbustos ou pequenas árvores em geral perenes, nativos de regiões quentes e secas do oeste da América do Norte, conhecidos pelas folhas coriáceas e brilhantes, por frutos comestíveis de cor laranja-avermelhada e por casca característica; a madeira é usada em marcenaria e a casca no curtimento.

A noun referring to a group of chiefly evergreen shrubs or small trees native to warm dry areas of western North America, known for their glossy leathery leaves, orange-red edible berries, and distinctive bark; the wood is used for furniture and the bark for tanning.

1. C1formalscientific

   A chiefly evergreen shrub native to warm, dry areas of western North America, known for its twisted branches and small, leathery leaves.

   Arbusto sempre-verde

   • The manzanita shrub thrives in the dry, rocky soils of California.
   • Hikers often see manzanita bushes along the coastal trails.
   • Birds eat the small, apple-like fruits of the manzanita.

2. C1formalscientific

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

   Árvore perenifólia

   • The wood of the manzanita tree is prized for making fine furniture.
   • Native Americans traditionally used manzanita bark for tanning hides.
   • The small, red berries of the manzanita tree are edible and taste slightly sweet.