A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
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A tree (Guaiacum officinale) found in the warm latitudes ofAmerica, from which the guaiacum of medicine is procured. Its wood isvery hard and heavy, and is used for various mechanical purposes, asfor the wheels of ships' blocks, cogs, bearings, and the like. SeeGuaiacum.
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