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has gloss | (noun) small New Zealand broadleaf evergreen tree often cultivated in warm regions as an ornamental kapuka, Griselinia littoralis |
has gloss | eng: Griselinia littoralis, commonly known as Kapuka, is a small to medium-sized evergreen tree growing up to 20 m tall, though often much less, particularly in coastal exposure. It is native to New Zealand, where it typically grows in coastal locations. It is widely cultivated both in New Zealand and in other areas with mild oceanic climates such as Great Britain, where it is valued for its tolerance of salt carried on sea gales. |
lexicalization | eng: Griselinia littoralis |
lexicalization | eng: kapuka |
subclass of | (noun) a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems bush, shrub |
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has gloss | mri: Ko te Kāpuka (Griselinia littoralis) tētahi rākau whakauru nō Aotearoa. He momo rākau, he rite ana ki te Pāpāuma engari he whānui ake ngā rau o taua rākau. He ingoa anō tō te rākau nei, arā, he Puka. Ko te ingoa pūtaiao ko Griselinia littoralis. |
lexicalization | mri: Kapuka |
lexicalization | mri: Kāpuka |
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has gloss | spa: Kapuka (Griselinia littoralis) es un árbol perennifolio de talla pequeña a mediana que crece hasta 20 m de alto, sin embargo con frecuencia es menor, particularmente en exposición costera. Es nativo de Nueva Zelanda, donde crece típicamente en lugares costeros. Es ampliamente cultivado tanto en Nueva Zelanda y otras áreas con clima templado oceánico como Gran Bretaña, donde es estimado por su tolerancia a la sal trasportada por los vendavales marinos. Descripción Las hojas son alternadas, aterciopeladas, brillosas y verde-amarillas en el haz, y más pálidas y opacas en el envés, 6-14 cm de largo, ovales con márgenes suaves. Las flores salen en panículas de 2-5 cm de largo, cada panículo con 50-100 flores individuales, cada flor 3-4 mm de ancho, amarillo verdosas con cinco sépalos y estambres pero sin pétalos. |
lexicalization | spa: Griselinia littoralis |
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member of | (noun) evergreen shrubs of New Zealand and South America genus Griselinia, Griselinia |
similar | e/Griselinia littoralis |
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