exotic plant

collocation in English

meaningsofexoticandplant

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exotic
adjective
uk
/ɪɡˈzɒt.ɪk/
us
/ɪɡˈzɑː.t̬ɪk/
unusual and exciting because of coming (or seeming to come) from far away, especially a ...
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plant
noun
uk
/plɑːnt/
us
/plænt/
a living thing that grows in earth, in water, or on other plants, usually has a stem, leaves, roots, and flowers, and ...
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Almost all are highly dynamic and changing with influences from within (family growth and changing needs) and from outside (economic opportunities,exoticplantmaterials).
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Anexoticplantmight for long avoid enemies.
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Breaking new ground: soil communities andexoticplantinvasion.
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Mode of dispersal also influences the propagule pressure of anexoticplant.
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It is more likely to flourish in the present economic climate than someexoticplantwhich may wither in the first chill breeze.
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However,exoticplantspecies, such as giant reed, castor bean, and tobacco tree, are rapidly spreading and have yet to be eradicated.
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Exoticplantspecies have also significantly affected tropical hardwood hammocks.
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Ecologists have also expressed concern over the facilitative effect high deer populations have on invasions ofexoticplantspecies.
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During his stay, his colors took on a more tropical flavor and the (for him)exoticplantlife became a favorite subject.
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The biodiversity of the area is threatened by global climate change and invasiveexoticplantspecies.
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The exhibits feature waterfalls,exoticplantlife, and animals selected for their gentle disposition.
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The release from natural enemies will cause the invasiveexoticplantto evolve, improving its performance in the new area.
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It contained until 1919, extremely rareexoticplantspecies of any beauty.
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For the health of the plants, the habitat must undergo periodic burns and it should be protected fromexoticplantspecies.
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The pavilion's interior and exterior design featured earth tone colors andexoticplantlife.
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Significant work has now been initiated to restore existing disturbed tropical hardwood hammocks and to controlexoticplantspecies.
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A total of 50 taxa of vascular plants have been recorded since first collections in 1909 including 7 naturalisedexoticplantspecies.
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In preserves of all sizes seed rain fromexoticplantspecies, and invasions by exotic animal species (including feral and domestic pets) will continue.
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The arboretum is still under active development with indigenous andexoticplantspecies added yearly.
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The prolonged dry period in water-plant dominated areas (i.e. shallow temporary swamps) and lake beds increases the risk ofexoticplantinvasion.
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