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smilo

/ˈsmaɪ.ləʊ/

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noun

/ˈsmaɪ.ləʊ/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее многолетнее горное рисовое растение, произрастающее в Средиземноморском регионе и интродуцированное в Северную Америку.

A noun referring to a perennial mountain rice plant native to the Mediterranean region that has been introduced into North America.

  1. Perennial mountain riceC1formal

    A perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region, introduced to North America, often used for forage or erosion control.

    ruМноголетний горный рис

    • Smilo is commonly grown in dry, mountainous areas for livestock feed.
    • The plant, known as smilo, thrives in rocky soils of the Mediterranean.
    • Farmers in California have introduced smilo to prevent soil erosion on slopes.