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
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