negro pepper,Xylopia aethiopica,Guinea pepper- tropical west African evergreen tree bearing pungent aromatic seeds used as a condiment and in folk medicine anise tree- any of several evergreen shrubs and small trees of the genus Illicium
1.any of several evergreen trees or shrubs of the genusTaxus,of the family Taxaceae, having needlelike foliage and seeds enclosed in a fleshy aril. 2.the fine-grained, elastic wood of any of these trees. 3.an archer's bow made of this wood. ...
high. Leaves: Mostly clustered at top of branches; alternate, glossy, leathery, evergreen, much darker above than underneath, oval to oblong, very finely saw-edged; the entire plant ...— Wild Flowers Worth Knowing • Neltje Blanchan et al Read full book for free! ... of happiness ...
Evergreen mountain forests give way to broad-leaved and coniferous forests as elevations increase. On the plains, rice is double-cropped. In southern Japan, which comprises the southern part of Kyushu and all of the Ryukyu Islands, hills and middle-mountain relief predominate. The region has a...
In the south, at elevations of up to 300 m, there are subtropical evergreen forests and scrub. The forests have been extensively cut down, especially in the plains, which are almost completely under cultivation. FAUNA. Large mammals include tigers, leopards, Himalayan black and Ussuri brown ...
Chinese New Year (Lunar Near Year) starts on February 1 in 2022! Here, you’ll find lots of Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) songs and rhymes for classroom or home. I also have links to free Chinese New Year educational videos for multiple ages. If you’re looking for non-holiday ...
it remains evergreen, while in colder zones, the foliage may turn red and become dormant during winter. This vigorous groundcover can be mowed and tolerates foot traffic, making it a suitable lawn alternative. However, it is worth noting that it is considered an invasive weed in some norther...
Nevada roughly translates to ‘snow-covered‘ as its name derives from the Spanish word ‘nieve,’ which stands for snow. The term refers to the famousSierra Nevada Mountain Range, known for its high-altitude evergreen trees, clear mountain lakes, and many hiking trails. ...
) A small European evergreen oak (Quercus coccifera) on which the kermes insect (Coccus ilicis) feeds. Kermesse (n.) See Kirmess. Kern (n.) A light-armed foot soldier of the ancient militia of Ireland and Scotland; -- distinguished from gallowglass, and often used as a term of ...
1.Any of various coniferous evergreen trees of North America and eastern Asia, having small cones and short, flat leaves with two white bands underneath. 2.Any of several poisonous European plants that have small, white flowers. The American Heritage® Student Science Dictionary, Second Edition...