christmasberry

• Substantivo que designa um arbusto espinhoso e sempre-verde nativo do sudeste dos Estados Unidos, com ramos arqueados, flores azuis ou lilás e bagas vermelhas.

A noun referring to a spiny evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, characterized by spreading branches, blue or mauve flowers, and red berries.

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1. C1formalamerican

   A spiny evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States, with spreading branches, blue or mauve flowers, and red berries.

   Arbusto espinhoso sempre-verde

   • The Christmasberry shrub is often found in coastal areas of the southeastern US.
   • Its red berries appear in late autumn, giving the plant its festive name.
   • Gardeners sometimes use Christmasberry as a decorative hedge plant.

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2. C1formalamerican

   An ornamental evergreen treelike shrub from the Pacific coast of the United States, featuring large white flowers and red berrylike fruits.

   Fotínia

   • The Christmasberry tree is a popular ornamental plant in Pacific coast gardens.
   • Its large white blossoms contrast beautifully with the red berries.
   • This species is often placed in the genus Photinia by botanists.

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