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sorrel tree

n.

See sourwood.

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sorrel tree

n

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a deciduous ericaceous tree, Oxydendrum arboreum, of E North America, having deeply fissured bark, sour-tasting leaves, and small white flowers Also called sourwood

[so called because the bitter flavour of the leaves is reminiscent of sorrel]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	sorrel tree - deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves Oxydendrum arboreum, sourwood, titi genus Oxydendrum, Oxydendrum - sourwood angiospermous tree, flowering tree - any tree having seeds and ovules contained in the ovary
	2.	sorrel tree - Australian tree with acid foliage Hibiscus heterophyllus hibiscus - any plant of the genus Hibiscus