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chanar

chanar

9.9
A small thorny tree from central Argentina with yellow or orange flowers and sweet edible berries
  • noun
: chañar
  • The chanar produces sweet berries that are often used in local jams.

Examples

  • Farmers in central Argentina value the chanar for its drought resistance.

  • The chanar tree blooms beautifully in spring.

  • A grove of chanar trees provided welcome shade during our hike.

  • Have you ever tasted chanar berries?

  • The chanar tree blooms beautifully in spring, attracting many pollinators.

  • Farmers in central Argentina value the chanar for its drought resistance and nutritional berries.

  • The chanar produces sweet berries that are often used in local jams and desserts.

Synonyms

chanal
vschanar
9.9

A thorny shrub from central Argentina with small orange or yellow flowers and berries you can eat

is the same plant but known under a different name form
Geoffroea decorticans
vschanar
  • Specialized
9.9

A thorny shrub from central Argentina with small orange or yellow flowers and edible berries

is the same plant but given a different naming style

Surface Forms

chanar singular
chanars plural

Etymology

The word chanar comes from the Quechua name ch'añar for the same tree, used by people in South America. So chanar today means the 'thorny shrub' or small tree that has small orange or yellow flowers and sweet, edible berries.