clethra

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Noun clethra has 1 sense

Clethra, genus Clethra - type and sole genus of the Clethraceae; deciduous shrubs or small trees: white alder, summer-sweet
--₁ is a kind of dicot genus, magnoliopsid genus
--₁ is a member of Clethraceae, family Clethraceae, white-alder family

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Clethra

Description:

Clethra, commonly known as Summersweet, is a genus of flowering shrubs and small trees in the family Clethraceae. Known for their fragrant flowers and attractive foliage, Clethra plants are popular in gardens and landscaping for their beauty and ability to attract pollinators.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun - A genus of flowering shrubs and trees in the family Clethraceae.

Example: The Clethra plant in my garden is blooming beautifully this summer.

Sense 2:

Noun - The common name for the plants in the Clethra genus.

Example: Summersweet, commonly known as clethra, is highly sought after for its heavenly fragrance.

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