The Collaborative International Dictionary
Photinia arbutifolia
Christmasberry \Christmasberry\ n.
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a spiny evergreen shrub of southeastern U. S. ( Lycium carolinianum) having spreading branches with usually blue or mauve flowers and red berries.
Syn: Christmas berry, Lycium carolinianum.
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an ornamental evergreen treelike shrub of US Pacific coast ( Photinia arbutifolia) having large white flowers and red berrylike fruits; often placed in genus Photinia.
Syn: toyon, tollon, Christmas berry, Heteromeles arbutifolia, Photinia arbutifolia.