parrotia

• Nom propre désignant un genre de plantes à fleurs de la famille des hamamélidacées, largement connu sous le nom d'arbre de fer, originaire d'Iran et du Caucase.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. C1formal

   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.

   Parrotie de Perse

   • 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.

   Synonymesiron-tree