noun
- plural of mezereon; small deciduous shrubs with fragrant flowers and poisonous red berries, native to Europe and Asia
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The gardener planted several mezereons along the woodland border.
- Mezereons bloom early in spring before their leaves appear.
- The bright red berries of mezereons are toxic to humans and animals.
- These mezereons provide important early nectar for pollinators.
- Wild mezereons can be found in deciduous forests across Europe.