buttonwood
/ˈbʌtənˌwʊd/
noun
- A North American tree (Platanus occidentalis) with broad leaves and bark that peels off in patches; also called sycamore.
- They sat under a giant buttonwood and listened to the birds.
- Buttonwood leaves turn a beautiful yellow in the fall.
- The buttonwood tree in the park provided plenty of shade.
- A tropical tree or shrub of the genus Conocarpus, often found near coasts.
- The buttonwood's small, round fruits look like buttons.
- Buttonwood mangroves grow along the shoreline.
- Coastal developers often plant buttonwood to prevent erosion.
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