leucothoe

• Sustantivo que designa cualquier planta del género Leucothoe, cultivada por sus bellas flores blancas; su follaje brillante contiene una sustancia venenosa similar a la presente en las plantas del género Kalmia.

A noun referring to any plant of the genus Leucothoe, grown for their beautiful white flowers; glossy foliage contains a poisonous substance similar to that found in genus Kalmia.

1. Ornamental shrubC1formal

   Any plant of the genus Leucothoe, grown for its attractive white flowers and glossy foliage; the leaves contain a toxic substance similar to that found in Kalmia.

   Leucothoe (arbusto ornamental)

   • The leucothoe in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
   • Gardeners should be cautious when planting leucothoe near children or pets.
   • The glossy leaves of the leucothoe add year-round interest to the landscape.

   Sinónimosfetterbush