Periploca (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of woody vines of warm regions of the Old World.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The periploca, with its thick, fleshy stems, is a common sight in the scrublands of southern Europe.
- In the garden, the periploca has been trained to grow up a trellis, its flowers a vibrant yellow in the summer months.
- Periploca has adapted well to the warm climates of North Africa and the Middle East, where it can grow wildly in many areas.
- The wood of the periploca is prized for its fine grain and is used to build small items like pipes and furniture.
- On the rocky slopes of the Mediterranean, the periploca is often the only plant that can thrive, its deep roots reaching far into the earth to find water.