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paloverde

/ˌpæl.oʊˈvɜːr.deɪ/

翻译: 一种属于决明属(Cercidium,现归入紫荆属 Parkinsonia)的带刺灌木或小乔木,生长在美国西南部和墨西哥的干旱地区,特征为光滑的浅绿色树皮、黄花的穗状花序和细小的叶片。

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noun

/ˌpæl.oʊˈvɜːr.deɪ/formalscientific
  • zh一种属于决明属(Cercidium,现归入紫荆属 Parkinsonia)的带刺灌木或小乔木,生长在美国西南部和墨西哥的干旱地区,特征为光滑的浅绿色树皮、黄花的穗状花序和细小的叶片。

A thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Cercidium, native to dry regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, characterized by smooth light green bark, racemes of yellow flowers, and small leaves.

  1. Desert shrub or treeC1formalamerican

    A thorny shrub or small tree of the genus Parkinsonia (formerly Cercidium), native to dry regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico, characterized by smooth greenish bark, small leaves, and clusters of yellow flowers.

    zh沙漠灌木或乔木

    • The paloverde's green bark allows it to photosynthesize even when it loses its leaves.
    • During the spring, the desert hillsides are dotted with the bright yellow blooms of the paloverde.
    • The paloverde provides essential shade and shelter for wildlife in the arid landscape.