Xylosma

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A group of tropical evergreen thorny bushes and small trees

noun
/ˈzaɪləzmə/

Specialized

: Xylosma

The Xylosma tree can grow quite tall in tropical climates.

Examples

Many gardeners appreciate the Xylosma for its dense foliage.
The Xylosma genus includes a variety of ornamental shrubs prized for their glossy leaves.
Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Xylosma genus in southeast Asia.
Several species of Xylosma are cultivated in tropical and subtropical gardens around the world.
Botanists recently discovered a new species within the Xylosma genus in southeast Asia.
Several species of Xylosma are cultivated in tropical and subtropical gardens around the world.
The Xylosma genus includes a variety of ornamental shrubs prized for their glossy leaves.

Compounds

Xylosma congestum

Specialized

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A small evergreen shrub with shiny leaves and sweet-smelling late flowers grown in gardens

Surface Forms

Xylosma singular

Xylosmas plural

Etymology

Xylosma comes from Greek parts xylo- meaning 'wood' (as in xylophone) and -osma meaning 'smell', so think of it as 'wood-scent' as a simple memory hook for a group of woody trees and shrubs.