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bitterwood tree

/ˈbɪtərwʊd triː/

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/ˈbɪtərwʊd triː/C1formalscientific
  • ruРаспространённое название нескольких видов деревьев семейства Симарубовые, в частности Quassia amara, известных своей чрезвычайно горькой корой и древесиной, используемых в народной медицине и в качестве природного инсектицида.

A common name for several species of trees in the Simaroubaceae family, particularly Quassia amara, known for its extremely bitter bark and wood used in traditional medicine and as a natural insecticide.

  1. A tropical tree speciesC1formal

    A common name for several trees in the Simaroubaceae family, especially Quassia amara, known for its extremely bitter bark and wood used in traditional medicine and as an insecticide.

    ruГорькое дерево

    • The bitterwood tree is native to the Caribbean and Central America.
    • Extracts from the bitterwood tree are used to treat digestive issues.
    • The wood of the bitterwood tree is so bitter that insects avoid it.