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pieris

/ˈpaɪ.ə.rɪs/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa un género de arbustos ornamentales de hoja perenne y de lianas leñosas, así como el género tipo de la familia de mariposas conocidas como blancas o pierinas.

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C1formalcommonscientific/ˈpaɪ.ə.rɪs/

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A noun referring to a genus of decorative evergreen shrubs and woody vines, or alternatively the type genus of the butterfly family Pieridae.

  • 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa un género de arbustos ornamentales de hoja perenne y de lianas leñosas, así como el género tipo de la familia de mariposas conocidas como blancas o pierinas.
  1. Decorative evergreen shrubs C1 formal

    A genus of ornamental shrubs or woody vines, often grown for their attractive foliage and flowers.

    • The Pieris japonica is a popular choice for spring gardens.
    • These Pieris shrubs thrive in acidic, well-drained soil.
    • Gardeners often plant Pieris for its cascading white flowers.

    🇪🇸Pieris (arbusto ornamental)

    Sinónimos: andromedafetterbush

  2. Type genus of Pieridae C2 formal

    A taxonomic genus of butterflies within the family Pieridae, which includes whites and sulphurs.

    • The Pieris brassicae is commonly known as the large white butterfly.
    • Pieris rapae is a widespread pest of cabbage crops.
    • Entomologists classify many white butterflies under the genus Pieris.

    🇪🇸Pieris (género de mariposas)