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Definition of pyracantha

pyracantha

/ˌpaɪ.rəˈkæn.θə/
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Plural:pyracanthas
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Any thorny evergreen shrub of the genus Pyracantha in the rose family (Rosaceae), native to southern Europe and Asia, widely cultivated for its dense clusters of fragrant small white five-petaled flowers in spring and bright red, orange, or yellow berry-like pomes in autumn.

Example

"The gardener trained the thorny pyracantha against the brick wall to showcase its springtime white blossoms and autumn berries."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pyracantha. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pyracantha
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