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clethra

/ˈklɛθ.rə/

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noun

/ˈklɛθ.rə/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее типовой и единственный род семейства Клетровыевровые (Clethraceae), состоящий из листопадных кустарников или небольших деревьев, широко известных как белая ольха или летний или летний сладкий.

A noun referring to the type and sole genus of the Clethraceae family, comprising deciduous shrubs or small trees commonly known as white alder or summer-sweet.

proper noun

  1. Genus of flowering plantsC1formal

    A genus of shrubs or small trees in the family Clethraceae, known for their fragrant white or pink flowers and often called sweet pepperbush or summer-sweet.

    ruКлетра

    • Clethra alnifolia is a popular garden shrub with fragrant summer blooms.
    • The Clethra genus includes both deciduous and evergreen species.
    • Many Clethra species are native to East Asia and the Americas.