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periploca

/ˌpɛr.ɪˈploʊ.kə/

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noun

/ˌpɛr.ɪˈploʊ.kə/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод деревянистых лиан, произрастающих в тёплых регионах Старого Света, относящийся к семейству Кутровые.

A genus of woody vines native to warm regions of the Old World, belonging to the family Apocynaceae.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of woody vines (lianas) native to warm regions of the Old World, belonging to the family Apocynaceae.

    ruРод деревянистых лиан

    • Periploca species are often found in Mediterranean and Asian climates.
    • The woody stems of Periploca can climb over other vegetation.
    • Botanists study Periploca for its unique bark and latex properties.
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