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PRICKLY ASH

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There are 2 meanings of the phrase Prickly Ash.

Prickly Ash - as a noun

Any of a number of trees or shrubs of the genus zanthoxylum having spiny branches

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
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Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Australian tree having alternate simple leaves (when young they are pinnate with prickly toothed margins) and slender axillary spikes of white flowers

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
orites excelsa

Example Sentences

"The bark of the prickly ash tree is used in traditional medicine."
"The prickly ash plant produces small berries that are used in cooking."
"The prickly ash shrub is known for its ornamental value in landscaping."
"Native American tribes used prickly ash as a natural remedy for toothaches."
"The prickly ash tree provides habitat and food for various wildlife species."
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