词汇 | wayfaring-tree |
释义 | wayfaring tree noun[ C ] uk /ˈweɪ.feə.rɪŋ ˌtriː/ us /ˈweɪ.fer.ɪŋ ˌtriː/(alsowayfarer) a small tree or large shrub(= bush) that is deciduous(= it loses its leaves in winter) and has small white flowers in groups and red fruit. It often grows in hedges(= a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a garden, field, or road) and is found in parts of Africa, Asia, and Europe: The wayfaring tree Viburnum lantana is found in southern Britain, usually in old hedges and on the edges of woods. As its name suggests, the wayfaring tree or wayfarer is a sign, if you aren't already aware, that you are on or near a path. A suitable tree for this position would be our fragrant, white-flowered native, Viburnum lantana, the wayfaring tree. Viburnum lantana (wayfaring tree or wayfarer) is a species of Viburnum, native to central, southern, and western Europe. The name "Wayfaring tree" or "Wayfarer" was coined by the herbalist Gerard in 1597 as he passed so many of these trees in the hedges beside the paths over the chalk hills between Wessex and London. Deciduous trees acacia acer ailanthus alder almond fringe tree ginkgo hawthorn honey locust hornbeam pussy willow quaking aspen red maple red oak rowan vine maple weeping willow white ash white birch white oak You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Bushes & shrubs |
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