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ˈsaʊərˌwʊd, ˈsaʊ ər-sour·wood
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Princeton's WordNet
sorrel tree, sourwood, titi, Oxydendrum arboreumnoun
deciduous shrubby tree of eastern North America having deeply fissured bark and sprays of small fragrant white flowers and sour-tasting leaves
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sourwoodnoun
A North American deciduous shrubby tree, of the genus Oxydendrum, having deep fissures in its bark, and sour tasting leaves
sourwoodnoun
An Australian tree, of the genus Hibiscus; the sorrel tree
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sourwood
Oxydendrum arboreum, the sourwood or sorrel tree, is the sole species in the genus Oxydendrum, in the family Ericaceae. It is native to eastern North America, from southern Pennsylvania south to northwest Florida and west to southern Illinois; it is most common in the lower chain of the Appalachian Mountains. The tree is frequently seen as a component of oak-heath forests.
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sourwood
Sourwood is a type of tree (scientific name: Oxydendrum arboreum) native to Eastern North America. It is known for its breathtakingly beautiful flowers, vibrant fall foliage, and the sour-tasting leaves from which it derives its name. The flowers of the sourwood tree are also known for producing honey that is very popular in the areas where it grows. It typically grows in acidic, well-drained soils, reaching heights of 20-30 feet.
Webster Dictionary
Sourwoodnoun
the sorrel tree
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sourwood in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sourwood in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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