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brachystegia

/ˌbrækɪˈstiːdʒiə/

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noun

/ˌbrækɪˈstiːdʒiə/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшой род тропических африканских деревьев, дающих ценную древесину, характеризующуюся бледно-золотистой заболонью, равномерно пронизанной тёмно-коричневыми или чёрными полосами.

A small genus of tropical African timber trees, characterized by pale golden heartwood that is uniformly striped with dark brown or black.

proper noun

  1. Genus of African treesC2formal

    A small genus of tropical African timber trees, known for their pale golden heartwood that is uniformly striped with dark brown or black.

    ruРод африканских деревьев

    • Brachystegia trees are commonly found in the miombo woodlands of Africa.
    • The wood of Brachystegia is highly valued for its decorative stripes.
    • Botanists classify several species within the Brachystegia genus.
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