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paloverde

/ˌpæl.oʊˈvɜːr.deɪ/

Traducción: Arbusto espinoso o árbol pequeño del género Cercidium, propio de regiones áridas del suroeste de Estados Unidos y México, que se caracteriza por su corteza lisa de color verde claro, flores amarillas en racimos y hojas pequeñas.

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/ˌpæl.oʊˈvɜːr.deɪ/formalscientific
  • esArbusto espinoso o árbol pequeño del género Cercidium, propio de regiones áridas del suroeste de Estados Unidos y México, que se caracteriza por su corteza lisa de color verde claro, flores amarillas en racimos y hojas pequeñas.

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.

    esPalo verde

    • 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.