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pyracanth

pyracanth

9.9
A thorny bush with small white flowers and bright red or orange berries
  • noun
  • /ˌpɪrəˈkænθə/
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  • In autumn, the pyracanth produces a vivid display of berries.

Examples

  • The garden was lined with pyracanth to create a natural barrier.

  • Birds are attracted to the bright fruit of the pyracanth shrub.

  • The pyracanth blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Many gardeners love the pyracanth for its colorful berries.

  • The pyracanth bush is known for its attractive red berries that attract many birds.

  • During the fall, the pyracanth showcases bright orange-red berries that add color to gardens.

  • The thorny pyracanth shrub not only beautifies landscapes but also provides shelter for small birds.

Synonyms

Pyracantha
vspyracanth
1 9.9

A thorny shrub with small white flowers and bright red or orange berries

is the general descriptive phrase rather than the exact genus label
firethorn
vspyracanth
1 8.9

A thorny evergreen bush that has white flowers and red or orange berries

is a neutral botanical description not stressing cultivation or leaf type
fire thorn
vspyracanth
8.0

A spiny bush with small white flowers and bright red or orange berries

is the single-word genus-based label rather than the spaced common name

Surface Forms

pyracanth singular
pyracanths plural

Etymology

The word pyracanth comes from Greek roots pyr- 'fire' and akantha 'thorn', so it literally means 'fire-thorn'. That's why the shrub has sharp thorns and bright red or orange berries that look like little flames.