toyon
- noun
- /təˈjɒn/
- US
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toyon
Examples
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I attended Valley Springs Elementary, Toyon Middle, and just graduated from Calaveras High School.
Academic text (2000) -
The toyon shrub is known for its striking white flowers and bright red berries.
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In the spring, the toyon displays large clusters of white flowers that attract pollinators.
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Gardeners often choose toyon because it provides year-round interest with its berries and evergreen leaves.
Synonyms
An evergreen shrub from California with white flowers and red berries
A bush or small tree that stays green all year with white flowers and red berries
An evergreen shrub from the US Pacific coast with large white flowers and red berries used in gardens
A bush with green leaves all year and bright red berries
An evergreen shrub with bright red berries used to decorate gardens
An evergreen shrub with bright red berries grown for decoration
Surface Forms
Etymology
Toyon comes from a Native American name from California that Spanish settlers used and English later took. That's why toyon is the local evergreen shrub with white flowers and bright red berries, sometimes called 'Christmas berry' or 'California holly'.
