japonica Hear it!

japonica Definition

ja·poni·ca (jə päni kə)

noun

any of various trees, shrubs, or plants associated with the Far East, as a camellia or the Japanese quince

Etymology: ModL, fem. of Japonicus, of Japan < Japonia, Japan < Fr Japon

japonica Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: However, trees in parks and gardens can also be colonized, including japonica, walnut, cotoneaster and laburnum in Herefordshire.

Adjective modifier

  • var.: All of the plants of var. japonica found in the UK are functionally female and originate from the same clone.

Modifies a noun

  • subspecies: The Beijing Genomics Institute has presented the draft sequence of the indica rice subspecies and Syngenta that of the japonica subspecies.
  • variegata: Below that, on the left, is Fatsia japonica variegata.

Noun used with modifier

  • skimmia: Skimmia japonica Evergreen, white scented flowers in spring, followed, if male and female plants are grown together, by red berries.
  • aucuba: Aucuba japonica - a high-gloss plant with large green leaves liberally speckled with bright gold.
  • cryptomeria: Cryptomeria japonica ' Tilford Cream ' A dark green conifer clothed with rich cream variegation, slightly bronzed in winter.
  • lonicera: Climbers starring this month are many of the clematis, abutilon, climbing roses and the honeysuckle ( lonicera japonica ).
  • mahonia: Mahonia japonica is generally free from pests and diseases.
  • var.: Japanese Anemone ( Anemone hupehensis var. japonica ) - creeping rhizomes spread through flowerbeds, they can penetrate cracks in paving and walls.
japonica Quotes

Today we have naming of parts.Yesterday, We had daily cleaning. And tomorrow morning, We shall have what to do after firing. But today, Today we have naming of parts.Japonica Glistens like coral in all of the neighbouring gardens And today we have naming of parts.

—Reed, Henry