leucothoe

• Substantivo que designa qualquer planta do gênero Leucothoe, cultivada por suas belas flores brancas; a folhagem brilhante contém uma substância venenosa semelhante à encontrada em plantas do gênero Kalmia.

A noun referring to any plant of the genus Leucothoe, grown for their beautiful white flowers; glossy foliage contains a poisonous substance similar to that found in genus Kalmia.

1. Ornamental shrubC1formal

   Any plant of the genus Leucothoe, grown for its attractive white flowers and glossy foliage; the leaves contain a toxic substance similar to that found in Kalmia.

   Arbusto ornamental

   • The leucothoe in the garden bloomed beautifully this spring.
   • Gardeners should be cautious when planting leucothoe near children or pets.
   • The glossy leaves of the leucothoe add year-round interest to the landscape.

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