Meaning ofbuttonwoodin English

Noun

1. a type of tree or shrub; multiple species
   The buttonwood tree is native to the southeastern United States.
2. tropical mangrove tree (Conocarpus erectus)
   The Conocarpus erectus, also known as the tropical buttonwood, thrives in coastal areas.
3. american sycamore tree (Platanus occidentalis)
   American sycamore, a type of buttonwood, can grow up to 100 feet tall.
4. california sycamore tree (Platanus racemosa)
   The buttonwood tree provides shade in many urban parks.