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azalea azalea
azalea [Gr.,=dry], any species of the genus Rhododendron, North American and Asian shrubs of the family Ericaceae ( heath family) that are distinguished by the usually deciduous leaves. Azaleas are handsome shrubs with large clusters of pink, red, orange, yellow, purple, or white flowers. The... Read more
rhododendron rhododendron
rhododendron [Gr.,=rose tree], any plant of the genus Rhododendron, shrubs of the family Ericaceae ( heath family) found chiefly in mountainous areas of the arctic and north temperate regions and also of the mountainous tropics. Encompassing more than 1,000 species, they are particularly... Read more
heath heath
heath tract of open land characterized by a few scattered trees, abundant moss cover, and numerous low shrubs, principally of the heath family (see heath , in botany). In high-latitude regions with minimal variation in climate, the undershrub vegetation may persist indefinitely on shallow, peaty... Read more
heath (plant) heath (plant)
heath in botany, common name for some members of the Ericaceae, a family of chiefly evergreen shrubs with berry or capsule fruits. Plants of the heath family form the characteristic vegetation of many regions with acid soils, particularly the moors, swamps, and mountain slopes of temperate regions... Read more
hedge hedge
hedge ornamental or protective barrier composed of shrubs or small trees growing in close rows. The plants may be allowed to grow naturally or may be trimmed to various heights and shapes (see topiary work ). In the temperate zone, thorny hedge plants include barberry, Osage orange, buckthorn, and... Read more
shrub shrub
shrub any woody, perennial, bushy plant that branches into several stems or trunks at the base and is smaller than a tree . Shrubs are an important feature of permanent landscape planting, being used for formal decorative groups, hedges, screens, and background plantings, to which they contribute... Read more
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Pyrrho Pyrrho
Pyrrho , c.360-270 BC, Greek philosopher, a native of Elis, regarded as the father of skepticism . After accompanying Alexander the Great to Asia, he enjoyed great respect at Elis and Athens. His doctrines were preserved by his disciple, Timon of Phlius, in satires. Pyrrho taught that nothing can... Read more
Scallion Scallion
Scallion Description A variety of onion, the scallion (Allii fistulosi ) is a pointy-leafed perennial that can reach about 20 inches in height. The herb has been a popular remedy in Asian folk medicine for thousands of years, having been first described about 2,000 years ago in the Chinese herbal... Read more
Recreation Recreation
RECREATION RECREATION. America's indigenous peoples enjoyed a wide array of recreational activities. Indians in the upper Midwest played lacrosse, while those living in the Spanish borderlands played versions of a Mesoamerican ball game. Native Americans throughout California chewed milkweed gum... Read more

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