spindle tree
noun
: any of various often evergreen shrubs, small trees, or vines (genus Euonymus) of the staff-tree family
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The Japanese spindle tree is an unusual species because of its large, coral-colored fruit, which begins to form in late summer.
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Discover Magazine, 10 July 2012
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Discover Magazine, 10 July 2012
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“Spindle tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spindle%20tree. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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