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.
calycanthus
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a magnoliid dicot genus of the family Calycanthaceae including: allspice
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Any of the genus Calycanthus of sweetshrubs.
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Calycanthus is a genus of flowering plants in the family Calycanthaceae, often known as sweetshrubs or spicebush. They are deciduous shrubs, typically growing 6-12 feet tall, most commonly found in North America and East Asia. The flowers have a sweet, fruity fragrance that provide a unique aesthetic appeal to gardens. These plants are also known for their glossy foliage and for the interesting structure of their blossoms.
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kal-i-kan′thus, n. a small order of square-stemmed aromatic shrubs, natives of North America and Japan. [Made up of Calyx and Gr. anthos.]
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