manzanita
/ˌmænzəˈniːtə/
noun
- A type of evergreen shrub or small tree native to western North America, with smooth red or brown bark, small pink or white flowers, and small berry-like fruits.
- The hiker admired the twisted red branches of the manzanita along the trail.
- Manzanita bushes are common in the chaparral of California.
- The manzanita's small berries were once used by Native Americans to make a cider-like drink.
- The hard, dense wood of the manzanita plant, often used for making small decorative items, tool handles, or smoking pipes.
- The artisan carved a beautiful pipe from manzanita wood.
- Manzanita is prized for its rich color and fine grain in woodworking.
- She collected a piece of manzanita driftwood for her aquarium.