English Dictionary

buttonwood

noun

The mangrove tree (Conocarpus erectus, family Combretaceae) a tropical and subtropical species. / The American sycamore or American plane tree (Platanus occidentalis, family Platanaceae).

The buttonwood tree provides important habitat for many coastal species.

意味（1）

The mangrove tree (Conocarpus erectus, family Combretaceae) a tropical and subtropical species.

On the opposite bank was a fresh ’gator wallow. The mud had been packed smooth where they turned and rolled their hard bodies. Penny dropped to his haunches behind a buttonwood bush.

意味（2）

The American sycamore or American plane tree (Platanus occidentalis, family Platanaceae).

Thus quietly and comfortably did this excellent family vegetate under the shade of a mighty buttonwood tree, which by little and little grew so great as entirely to overshadow their palace.

意味（3）

California sycamore or western sycamore (Platanus racemosa).