pyracantha

As nouns the difference between pyracantha and cotoneaster

is that pyracantha is any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs while cotoneaster is any of several erect or creeping shrubs, of the genus genus: Cotoneaster, that have pinkish flowers and red berries.

As a noun pyracantha is

any of the genus pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs.

As nouns the difference between pyracantha and pyracanths

is that pyracantha is any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs while pyracanths is plural of pyracanth.

As nouns the difference between shrub and pyracantha

is that shrub is a woody plant smaller than a tree, and usually with several stems from the same base while pyracantha is any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs.

As a verb shrub

is to lop; to prune.

As nouns the difference between evergreen and pyracantha

is that evergreen is a tree or shrub that does not shed its leaves or needles seasonally while pyracantha is any of the genus pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs.

As an adjective evergreen

is of plants, especially trees, that do not shed their leaves seasonally.

As a verb evergreen

is (patents|pharmaceuticals) to extend the term of a patent beyond the normal legal limit, usually through repeated small modifications.

As an adjective thorny

is having thorns or spines.

As a noun pyracantha is

any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs.

As nouns the difference between genus and pyracantha

is that genus is a rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank while pyracantha is any of the genus Pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs.

As nouns the difference between pyracantha and firethorn

is that pyracantha is any of the genus pyracantha of thorny evergreen large shrubs while firethorn is a plant of the genus pyracantha ; the pyracanthus.