Schinus Chichita (Noun)
Meaning
Small resinous tree or shrub of Brazil.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The schinus chichita tree was commonly used by the local population for its medicinal properties.
- Schinus chichita is a dense, evergreen shrub that grows up to 10 meters high.
- The wood of schinus chichita has been used by the indigenous people of Brazil to make canoes and paddles.
- In some parts of Brazil, schinus chichita resin is used as an anti-inflammatory treatment.
- Schinus chichita trees are often found growing wild in the highlands and hillsides of southeastern Brazil.