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eglantine

(Encyclopedia) eglantineeglantineĕgˈləntīn [key], name for various kinds of rose (family Rosaceae), chiefly sweetbrier, and for a honeysuckle (family Caprifoliaceae). The name eglantine has been much…

burnet

(Encyclopedia) burnet, hardy perennial herb of the family Rosaceae (rose) found in temperate regions, usually with white or greenish flowers. The European species are sometimes cultivated for the…

Valentine's Day by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Find fun facts about Valentine's Day—a holiday centuries old that celebrates love—from who sent the first valentine to how many Americans send love messages today…

loquat

(Encyclopedia) loquatloquatlōˈkwŏt [key], small ornamental evergreen tree (Eriobotrya japonica) and its fruit. It belongs to the family Rosaceae (rose family) and is probably indigenous to China. It…

Christian Slater

(Christopher Hawkins)actorBorn: 8/18/1969Birthplace: New York City Slater made his first appearances as a child actor on the soap opera One Life to Live and on Broadway. His film debut was in The…

The History of the Teddy Bear

The Question: Who, where and when was the first Teddy Bear made? The Answer: According to the History Channel, credit for the teddy bear goes to Morris…

antelope brush

(Encyclopedia) antelope brush, low, deciduous shrub (Purshia tridentata) of the family Rosaceae (rose family), widely distributed in the W United States where it is a characteristic constituent of…

Kashan

(Encyclopedia) KashanKashankäshänˈ [key], city (1991 pop. 155,188), Tehran prov., W central Iran. The city has long been noted for its silk textiles, carpets, ceramics, copperware, and rose water.…

Complementary Colors

Complementary (com-pluh-MEN-tuh-ree) colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel. Because they are opposites, they tend to look especially lively when used together. When you put…

ninebark

(Encyclopedia) ninebark, any plant of the genus Physocarpus of the family Rosaceae (rose family). Ninebarks are North American (one is Asian) deciduous, hardy, spring-blooming shrubs, with thin bark…