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.
Green shoots
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(used especially in newspapers) the first signs of an improvement in an economy that is performing badly:
Green shoots meaning & definition 1 of Green shoots.
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the first signs that an economy is growing again after a recession (= a period when it was getting smaller) :
Green shoots meaning & definition 2 of Green shoots.
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