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Viburnum opulus is a deciduous shrub growing to 4–5 m (13–16 ft) tall. The leaves are opposite, three-lobed, 5–10 cm (2–4 in) long and broad, with a rounded base and coarsely serrated margins; they are superficially similar to the leaves of some maples, most easily distinguished by their somewhat wrinkled surface with impressed leaf venation.
Viburnum opulus (kalina) is an important element of the Russian folk culture. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Kalina derived in Russian language from kalit' or raskalyat', which means "to make red-hot". In Old Russian language the word for beautiful and red were completely identical.
In Ukraine, Viburnum opulus is an important element of their traditional folk cultures, and Viburnum opulus (kalyna) is seen as a national symbol, an emblem for both the Koliada festivities and the concept of young girl's love and tenderness. It is the key element of the Ukrainian traditional wreath.
There are a lot of great plant species for landscaping, both native and non-native.
Viburnum plicatum (Japanese snowball bush) Index of plants with the same common name This page is an index of articles on plant species (or higher taxonomic groups) with the same common name ( vernacular name).
The refrain of the song refers to the kalinka, which is the snowball tree (Viburnum opulus). The song has a speedy tempo and light-hearted lyrics. The main refrain (Калинка, калинка, калинка моя!) increases in tempo each time it is sung. One of the best-known singers of this song was Evgeny Belyaev (1926–1994). [2]
Viburnum opulus. Snowball seed oil is a pressed seed oil, extracted from the seeds of the Viburnum opulus (common snowball), which grows in Russia.Snowball bark contains a variety of bioactive substances, including tannic substances, saponins, vitamin K 1, ascorbic acid and carotene, and is used medicinally. [1]
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