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Definition of retinispora
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1
: any of various Japanese ornamental dwarf shrubs of the genus Chamaecyparis that resemble cypresses
especially
: any of several shrubs that are horticultural varieties derived from the sawara cypress or the sun tree
2
: any of several shrubs of the genus Thuja that retain the needlelike juvenile foliage permanently and are propagated by cuttings or grafting
Retinispora
Ret·i·nis·po·ra
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Definition of Retinispora (Entry 2 of 2)
taxonomic synonym of chamaecyparis
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“Retinispora.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retinispora. Accessed 25 Feb. 2021.
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