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buxus sempervirens

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun buxus sempervirens has 1 sense
  1. common box, European box, Buxus sempervirens - large slow-growing evergreen shrub or small tree with multiple stems; extensively used for hedges or borders and topiary figures
    --1 is a kind of box, boxwood

Definitions from the Web

Buxus Sempervirens

Definition: Buxus sempervirens, commonly known as common boxwood, is an evergreen shrub or small tree of the Buxaceae family.

Parts of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Usage: Botany

Definition: A species of shrub or small tree characterized by small, rounded, leathery leaves and dense foliage.

Sample Sentence: Buxus sempervirens is often used for creating formal hedges in gardens.

Sense 2:

Usage: Landscaping

Definition: A popular ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes for its dense, evergreen foliage and the ability to shape it through pruning.

Sample Sentence: The landscaper recommended planting buxus sempervirens to add structure and texture to the front yard.

Sense 3:

Usage: Herbal Medicine

Definition: The dried leaves of the buxus sempervirens plant, often used in traditional herbal medicine for their diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties.

Sample Sentence: Many herbalists suggest brewing a tea with buxus sempervirens leaves to relieve water retention.

Sense 4:

Usage: Woodworking

Definition: The wood of the buxus sempervirens tree, known for its fine grain, durability, and pale yellow color, often used for crafting small decorative items or intricate carvings.

Sample Sentence: The artisan carved a stunning jewelry box out of buxus sempervirens wood.

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