menziesia (Meaning)
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menziesia (n)
deciduous shrubs of North America and eastern Asia
Synonyms & Antonyms of menziesia
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menziesia Sentence Examples
- Menziesia ferruginea is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to North America.
- The leaves of Menziesia are narrow and oval, with serrated edges.
- The flowers of Menziesia are urn-shaped and pink or white in color.
- Menziesia blooms in early spring, before the leaves emerge.
- The fruit of Menziesia is a small, red capsule.
- Menziesia is a popular ornamental plant, grown in gardens and landscapes.
- Menziesia is also used in traditional medicine, to treat a variety of ailments.
- The leaves of Menziesia contain arbutin, a compound with diuretic and antiseptic properties.
- Menziesia is named after Archibald Menzies, a Scottish botanist who collected the plant in North America in the late 18th century.
- Menziesia is a member of the Ericaceae family, which also includes blueberries, cranberries, and heather.
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deciduous shrubs of North America and eastern Asia
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Menziesia ferruginea is a low-growing evergreen shrub native to North America.
The leaves of Menziesia are narrow and oval, with serrated edges.
The flowers of Menziesia are urn-shaped and pink or white in color.
Menziesia blooms in early spring, before the leaves emerge.