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Soil and water being splashed by a raindrop. Petrichor (/ ˈ p ɛ t r ɪ k ɔːr / PET-ri-kor) [1] is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.The word was coined by Richard Grenfell Thomas from Ancient Greek πέτρα (pétra) 'rock' or πέτρος (pétros) 'stone' and ἰχώρ (ikhṓr), the ethereal fluid that is the blood of the gods in Greek mythology.
Kaimai Breeze (turbulent wind with strong downdrafts in the Kaimai Range of North Island, New Zealand) [17] Nor'wester (wind that brings rain to the West Coast, and warm dry winds to the East Coast of New Zealand 's South Island , caused by the moist prevailing winds being uplifted over the Southern Alps , often accompanied by a distinctive ...
Jeffrey pine, which has bark that smells like vanilla, and the picturesque western juniper can also be found in this zone. Wildflowers bloom in meadows from June through August. [3] Common animals in this zone include the hermit thrush, dusky grouse (Dendragapus obscurus), great grey owl, golden-mantled ground squirrel, and (more rarely) the ...
Pyrus calleryana, also known as the Callery pear or Bradford pear, is a species of pear tree native to China and Vietnam, [2] in the family Rosaceae.It is most commonly known for its cultivar 'Bradford' and its offensive odor, widely planted throughout the United States and increasingly regarded as an invasive species.
If you've been having trouble with any of the connections or words in Sunday's puzzle, you're not alone and these hints should definitely help you out. Plus, I'll reveal the answers further down ...
It's made with absorbent bentonite clay and essential oils, like Juniper and Eucalyptus, to keep you smelling good. Even NBA star Kevin Love recommends this one, which comes in fully recyclable ...
Juniperus oxycedrus, vernacularly called Cade, cade juniper, prickly juniper, prickly cedar, or sharp cedar, is a species of juniper, native across the Mediterranean region, growing on a variety of rocky sites from sea level.
Despite having a shallow root system, [5] it can survive with as little as 200 mm (8 in) of rain per year. It can often be found forming scrubs and thickets with other species. [ 6 ] In its natural range of France and Spain, J. phoenicea has a generational life of 25 years, and is considered a stable species on the 2016 IUCN Red List of ...