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leucothoe

leucothoe

9.9
A shrub with white bell shaped flowers and shiny leaves sometimes poisonous
  • noun
  • /ˈluːkəˌθoʊ/
  • Specialized
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  • He chose leucothoe for the shady border because of its glossy foliage and graceful arching branches.

Examples

  • The leucothoe blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Gardeners should be aware that the leaves of leucothoe may be toxic if ingested by pets or children.

  • The leucothoe in her garden blossomed in early spring, filling the air with a delicate fragrance.

  • I bought a leucothoe for my garden.

  • The garden was filled with beautiful plants, including leucothoe, which bloomed with stunning white flowers.

  • In early spring, the leucothoe produced clusters of delicate, bell-shaped blooms that attracted many pollinators.

  • The landscaper recommended using leucothoe for its glossy leaves and resistance to harsh weather conditions.

Compounds

Leucothoe racemosa
  • Specialized
9.9

A bushy shrub with pink flower clusters that grows in eastern United States and loses leaves in winter

Leucothoe editorum
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States with arching branches and groups of white flowers

Leucothoe fontanesiana
  • Specialized
9.9

A fast-growing bush that keeps leaves all year with arching branches and white flowers

Surface Forms

leucothoe singular
leucothoes plural

Etymology

Leucothoe starts with leuco- which means 'white', so imagine the plant's pale, bell-shaped flowers as a clear picture in your mind. So, leucothoe is an easy name to remember for a glossy shrub known for its white blooms.