buxus

• Род кустарников и небольших деревьев семейства Самшитовые, широко известный как самшит, часто используемый в садоводстве и ландшафтном дизайне.

A genus of shrubs and small trees in the family Buxaceae, commonly known as box or boxwood, often used in gardening and landscaping.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Type genus of the BuxaceaeC1formalscientific

   A genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees in the boxwood family, known for their dense, glossy foliage and hard wood.

   Самшит

   • Buxus sempervirens is commonly used for topiary in formal gardens.
   • The wood of Buxus is extremely dense and is used for carving and making musical instruments.
   • Several species of Buxus are native to Europe, Asia, and Africa.