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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.

Synonyms

  • Genus Periploca

Hypernyms

  • Magnoliopsid Genus
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