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arctostaphylos

/ˌɑːrk.toʊˈstæf.ɪ.lɒs/

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noun

/ˌɑːrk.toʊˈstæf.ɪ.lɒs/formalscientific
  • ruИмя собственное, обозначающее род вечнозелёных кустарников или небольших деревьев семейства вересковых, широко известных как толокнянка или мансанита.

A proper noun referring to a genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees in the heath family, commonly known as bearberry or manzanita.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formal

    A genus of shrubs and small trees in the heath family, commonly known as bearberry or manzanita, typically found in North America and known for their small, leathery leaves and red berries.

    ruТолокнянка или манзанита

    • The Arctostaphylos species are well-adapted to dry, rocky soils.
    • Manzanita, a type of Arctostaphylos, is prized for its smooth red bark.
    • Bearberry, or Arctostaphylos uva-ursi, is used in traditional herbal medicine.

    Synonymsbearberrymanzanita

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