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sarcococca

sarcococca

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A small evergreen bush with sweet-smelling white flowers in winter
  • noun
  • /ˌsɑr.kəˈkɑ.kə/
  • Specialized
: sarcococa
  • Gardeners often plant sarcococca near entrances to enjoy its fragrance during the colder months.

Examples

  • The sarcococca in our garden fills the air with a sweet scent every winter.

  • Even in the snow, the glossy leaves and white flowers of sarcococca stand out beautifully.

  • The sarcococca blooms beautifully in the winter.

  • Do you know where to find sarcococca plants?

  • The sarcococca in my garden produces lovely white flowers that smell wonderful during winter.

  • We planted a sarcococca hedge to add greenery and a pleasant fragrance to our yard.

  • In our botanical study, we observed that the sarcococca thrives even in colder temperatures, showcasing its resilience.

Surface Forms

sarcococca singular
sarcococcas plural

Etymology

The word sarcococca comes from the Greek roots sarkos 'flesh' and kokkos 'berry'. So it means 'fleshy berry', which makes sense because this evergreen shrub produces thick, soft berries and fragrant winter flowers to help you remember it.