heteromeles : Idioms & Phrases
genus heteromeles
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noun one species: toyon; in some classifications included in genus Photinia
Heteromeles.
WordNet
heteromeles arbutifolia
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noun ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of the Pacific coast of the United States having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia
toyon; tollon; Photinia arbutifolia; Christmas berry; Christmasberry.