Osmanthus in A Sentence

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    Osmanthus Aquifolium - Botanically all forms of the Osmanthus in Britain are of this species.

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    Osmanthus Delavayi - A charming species from Yunnan, China, which will be welcome should it prove generally hardy.

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    Osmanthus Ilicifolius - This is by far the most common and useful kind, and is, moreover, a valuable shrub for town planting.

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    Osmanthus Myrtifolius - There is this Osmanthus at Kew, the lower part of which is ilicifolius, the upper part myrtifolius.

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    Osmanthus Purpurascens - The young leaves of this variety are tinged with purple, especially on the under side.

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    Osmanthus Rotundifolius - This is the dwarfest and one of the most distinct.