shoeblack plant Synonyms
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shoeblack plant (n)
large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers
shoeblack plant Sentence Examples
- The shoeblack plant's dark, shiny leaves resemble the polish used on footwear.
- In Victorian England, shoeblack plant extract was added to shoe polish for its deep black hue.
- The shoeblack plant, known botanically as Phytolacca americana, is native to the eastern United States.
- Native Americans used the shoeblack plant to make a dye for blackening leather and clothing.
- The berries of the shoeblack plant contain a reddish-purple juice that was once used as a natural food coloring.
- Despite its common name, the shoeblack plant has no relation to shoe polish and is not used in its manufacture.
- The shoeblack plant is also known as pokeweed and inkberry due to its dark, inky appearance.
- The roots of the shoeblack plant were used as a purgative and emetic in traditional medicine.
- The young shoots and leaves of the shoeblack plant are edible when cooked, but the berries and roots are toxic.
- The shoeblack plant is a hardy and adaptable plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil and light conditions.
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large showy Asiatic shrub or small tree having large single or double red to deep-red flowers
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The shoeblack plant's dark, shiny leaves resemble the polish used on footwear.
In Victorian England, shoeblack plant extract was added to shoe polish for its deep black hue.
The shoeblack plant, known botanically as Phytolacca americana, is native to the eastern United States.
Native Americans used the shoeblack plant to make a dye for blackening leather and clothing.
