chittamwood

• 一种生长在美国太平洋沿岸的灌木状树木，是药鼠李（caseara sagrada）的来源；也指美国东南部和墨西哥的一种落叶树，以及美国南部一种开大型羽状花序、形似烟雾的灌木状树木。

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.

   药鼠李

   • 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.

   同义词bearberrycascaracascara sagrada

2. Southern deciduous treeC1formalamerican

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

   南部落叶乔木

   • 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.

   黄栌

   • 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.

   同义词smoke tree