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deciduous

[dih-sij-oo-uhs] / dɪˈsɪdʒ u əs /




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In Gramsh, the municipality is exploring options to alternate pines with other trees, especially deciduous species.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025

They planted a Blue Beech, a small deciduous tree native to eastern North America and known for its bright autumn leaves.

From BBC ● May 26, 2025

In many areas, deciduous shrubs and trees, like willow and aspen, are moving in after a fire.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 16, 2024

The naturalist named the tall deciduous tree after Beagle captain Robert Fitzroy.

From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2024

Pottery’s northward spread followed the northward spread of deciduous forest rich in nuts, suggesting that the food explosion was what permitted sedentary living and the pottery explosion.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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