pieris

• Substantivo que designa o gênero Pieris, de arbustos e lianas lenhosas ornamentais sempre-verdes, e também o gênero-tipo das borboletas brancas (Pieridae).

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

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1. Decorative evergreen shrubsC1formal

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

   Arbustos ornamentais perenes

   • 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.

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2. Type genus of PieridaeC2formal

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

   Gênero-tipo da família Pieridae

   • 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.