Santolina Chamaecyparissus (Noun)
Meaning
Branching aromatic Mediterranean shrub with woolly stems and leaves and yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was filled with the sweet fragrance of santolina chamaecyparissus, its yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- Santolina chamaecyparissus is a drought-tolerant shrub that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
- The santolina chamaecyparissus plants were pruned back after flowering to maintain their shape and encourage new growth.
- The silvery-gray foliage of the santolina chamaecyparissus provided a striking contrast to the vibrant colors of the surrounding flowers.
- In traditional Mediterranean medicine, the leaves and stems of santolina chamaecyparissus were used to make teas and infusions to treat various ailments.