Associations to the word «Xylosma»

Wiktionary

XYLOSMA, noun. Any of various evergreen shrubs and small trees in the genus Xylosma
XYLOSMA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Salicaceae   — spiny evergreen shrubs and trees.

Dictionary definition

XYLOSMA, noun. Shrub or small tree grown as an ornamental in mild climates for its neat evergreen foliage and fragrant late flowers; native of China.

Wise words

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