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paloverde

/ˌpæl.oʊˈvɜːr.deɪ/

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noun

/ˌpæl.oʊˈvɜːr.deɪ/formalscientific
  • ruКолючий кустарник или небольшое дерево рода Cercidium, произрастающее в засушливых регионах юго-запада США и Мексики, характеризующееся гладкой светло-зеленой корой, кистевидными соцветиями желтых цветов и мелкими листьями.

A thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Cercidium, native to dry regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, characterized by smooth light green bark, racemes of yellow flowers, and small leaves.

  1. Desert shrub or treeC1formalamerican

    A thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Parkinsonia (formerly Cercidium), native to dry regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, characterized by smooth greenish bark, small leaves, and clusters of yellow flowers.

    ruПустынный кустарник или дерево

    • The paloverde's green bark allows it to photosynthesize even when it loses its leaves.
    • During the spring, the desert hillsides are dotted with the bright yellow blooms of the paloverde.
    • The paloverde provides essential shade and shelter for wildlife in the arid landscape.