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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Chimaphila, genus Chimaphilanoun

    small genus of evergreen herbs with long creeping rootstocks and shining leaves; North America; Europe; east Asia

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  1. Chimaphila

    Chimaphila (prince's pine or wintergreen; from Greek: cheima 'winter' and philos 'lover', hence 'winter lover') is a genus of five species of small, evergreen, flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are classified in the family Ericaceae, but were formerly placed in the segregate family Pyrolaceae. SpeciesChimaphila japonica Chimaphila maculata (spotted wintergreen, also called striped wintergreen, striped prince's pine or rheumatism root) Chimaphila menziesii (little prince's pine) Chimaphila monticola Chimaphila umbellata (umbellate wintergreen, pipsissewa, or prince's pine)

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  1. chimaphila

    Chimaphila is a genus of flowering plants in the heath family, Ericaceae. The name comes from Greek and means 'winter-loving', referring to the plant's evergreen leaves. The plants are native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, and are mainly found in woodland environments. They are known for their durability and their ability to survive in harsh conditions, which makes them popular in gardens and landscapes. Some species are also used in traditional medicine for their antiseptic and diuretic properties.

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  1. Chimaphila

    Chimaphila is a genus of five species of small, evergreen, flowering plants native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are classified in the family Ericaceae, but were formerly placed in the segregate family Pyrolaceae. ⁕Chimaphila japonica ⁕Chimaphila maculata ⁕Chimaphila menziesii ⁕Chimaphila monticola ⁕Chimaphila umbellata

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of chimaphila in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of chimaphila in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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