What is another word for paliurus?

Pronunciation: [pˈalɪjˌuːɹəs] (IPA)

Paliurus is a genus of shrubs or small trees that belongs to the family Rhamnaceae. It is a plant species that is commonly referred to as Christ's Thorn or Spiny daphne. Some of the synonyms used to refer to the Paliurus plant include Rhamnus paliurus, Paliurus aculeatus, and Paliurus cornutus. These names are commonly used in botanical literature and reference books to describe the plant. Christ's Thorn is an apt alternative name, as it refers to the species' thorny and prickly character. In ancient times, physicians used the Paliurus plant for treating various ailments, and it continues to be a popular decorative plant today.

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Usage examples for Paliurus

Non salices, non glauca ergo coryleta videbo Molles ad numeros laetum motare cacumen:- Quale rosis scabies; quam formidabile vermis Depulso jam lacte gregi, dum tondet agellos; Sive quod, indutis verna jam veste, pruinae Floribus, albet ubi primum paliurus in agris: Tale fuit nostris, Lycidam periisse, bubulcis.
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