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crape myrtle

/kreɪp ˈmɜːrtl/

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/kreɪp ˈmɜːrtl/formal
  • ruЦветущий кустарник или небольшое дерево родом из Азии, часто выращиваемое в теплом климате ради ярких, гофрированных розовых, пурпурных или белых цветов и гладкой, отслаивающейся коры.

A flowering shrub or small tree native to Asia, commonly cultivated in warm climates for its showy, crinkled pink, purple, or white flowers and smooth, peeling bark.

  1. Ornamental shrub or treeB2formal

    A flowering plant of the genus Lagerstroemia, known for its showy, crinkled flowers and smooth, peeling bark.

    ruДекоративный кустарник или дерево

    • The crape myrtle in our garden blooms with bright pink flowers every summer.
    • Crape myrtles are popular in the southern United States for their long flowering season.
    • The bark of a crape myrtle peels off in thin, papery layers.