parrotia

• Nombre propio que designa un género de plantas con flores de la familia Hamamelidaceae, conocido comúnmente como árbol de hierro, originario de Irán y el Cáucaso.

A proper noun referring to a genus of flowering plants in the witch-hazel family, commonly known as the iron tree, which is native to Iran and the Caucasus.

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   A genus of flowering plants in the family Hamamelidaceae, known for its single species, the iron tree, which is valued for its hard wood and ornamental bark.

   Parrotia persa

   • The Parrotia persica is commonly known as the Persian ironwood.
   • In autumn, the leaves of the Parrotia turn brilliant shades of red and orange.
   • The bark of the Parrotia tree peels in patches, adding winter interest to the garden.

   Sinónimosiron-tree