wild-goose plum

The "wild-goose plum" is a type of wild plum native to North America, known for its tart fruit and use in preserves.

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Definition

B2Botany

(technical)A type of wild plum native to North America, known for its reddish to purple, tart fruit.

Example

  • The wild-goose plum is often found in thickets and woodlands.
  • Wild-goose plums are typically used to make jams and jellies.

C1Horticulture

(technical)A deciduous shrub or small tree producing tart fruit, often found along streams and in woodlands.

Example

  • Prunus hortulana is one of the species that produce wild-goose plums.
  • The wild-goose plum tree thrives in the central and south-central United States.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wild-goose plum":

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