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Pronunciation: [pˈi͡əɹɪs] (IPA)

Pieris is a term that describes a plant genus belonging to the heath family, notable for their white or pink flowers and evergreen foliage. Commonly known as Andromeda, the plant is native to regions such as North America, northern Europe, and Asia. Other synonyms for Pieris include Lily-of-the-Valley bush, Fetterbush, Japanese Pieris, and Mountain Andromeda. Additionally, the plant is often confused with the unrelated plant genus Pyrus, which comprises fruit trees commonly known as pear trees. Pieris is a beloved plant used as a decorative element in gardens, adding a touch of elegance and beauty with its delicate flowers and rich foliage color.

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Usage examples for Pieris

The White or Imported Cabbage Butterfly pieris rapae There is probably no butterfly which one can generally find so easily in its early stages as the White or Imported Cabbage butterfly which is found practically wherever cabbages are grown and is generally so abundant that caterpillars and chrysalids are readily discovered.
"Butterflies Worth Knowing"
Clarence M. Weed
On reaching home he found that he had parted with specimens of the rare Bath White, pieris daplidice, for some quite common butterflies.
"Grain and Chaff from an English Manor"
Arthur H. Savory
The man who was the first to see his cabbage-plot devastated by caterpillars made the acquaintance of the pieris.
"More Hunting Wasps"
J. Henri Fabre

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