Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A genus of trees, referred to the Magnoliaceæ.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun one species: katsura tree
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I DO have a cercidiphyllum, which is wonderful, but not quite the same thing.
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Maples, sumachs, sourwood (Oxydendrum), liquidambar, azaleas, rowans and amelanchier all help to fuel the bonfire, together with nyssa and cercidiphyllum closer to the water - the latter infusing the air with caramel scent (if not, pick up a handful of the fallen leaves and inhale deeply).
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Stephen Lacey 2011
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