CEFR B2

santolina chamaecyparissus

noun

Meaning

A Mediterranean shrub of the daisy family, with finely divided aromatic leaves and yellow, button-shaped flower heads.

Examples

Santolina chamaecyparissus is often grown for its attractive foliage and flowers.
The plant releases a strong, herbaceous scent when its leaves are crushed, similar to santolina chamaecyparissus.

Synonyms: cotton lavender, holy herb

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santolina chamaecyparissus (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌsæn.təʊˈliː.nə kəˈmeɪ.si.pəˈrɪs.əs

Definition

A Mediterranean shrub of the daisy family, with finely divided aromatic leaves and yellow, button-shaped flower heads.

Examples

Santolina chamaecyparissus is often grown for its attractive foliage and flowers.
The plant releases a strong, herbaceous scent when its leaves are crushed, similar to santolina chamaecyparissus.

Synonyms of santolina chamaecyparissus

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