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deciduous

[dih-sij-oo-uhs] / dɪˈsɪdʒ u əs /




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"And we're involved in restoring tropical forest, dry deciduous forest, grassland, steppe - you name it - we're trying to help people put those plants back in place."

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2025

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

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2025

Warm, tropical forests gave way to open grasslands, deserts and cold deciduous forests.

From Science Daily ● May 28, 2024

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

From Salon ● Mar. 15, 2024

He planned also to coat the beach with fallen oak and maple leaves to signify the fact that Columbus landed in autumn, even though live palms and dead deciduous leaves were not precisely compatible.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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