COMBRETUM

combretum

(noun) any of numerous shrubs or small trees of the genus Combretum having spikes of small flowers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

combretum (plural combretums)

Any of a number of tropical trees and shrubs in the genus Combretum.

Source: Wiktionary



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IDESIA

(noun) deciduous roundheaded Asiatic tree widely grown in mild climates as an ornamental for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellow-green flowers followed by hanging clusters of fleshy orange-red berries


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