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  • Yes Marina, the fragrant ones are often descended from a very fragrant yellow species called Tulipa sylvestris, which is shaped like a lily and has a wonderful aroma.

    Hilde Soliani Il Tuo Tulipano: Perfume Review Marina Geigert 2009

  • Introduced alien species, especially foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and feral cats (Felis 'sylvestris'), threaten native fauna and have caused major declines in species like the numbat.

    Biological diversity in Southwest Australia 2008

  • Angelica sylvestris "Vicar's Mead" is a dark-stemmed beauty, with a red flush to all its parts.

    Jolly brollies 2010

  • There are swaths of Salvias, including S. sylvestris ‘May Night’ shown, Amsonias and many other things that were stuck into this new bed last year.

    How To-Lily Bulblets « Fairegarden 2010

  • I was pleased I had added this layer of annuals and, joining them, the Nicotiana sylvestris were standing tall, their evening perfume hanging on the accumulated warmth of a late August day.

    Summer podding 2010

  • Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve on the west coast of Scotland includes outstanding examples of old Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) - downy birch (Betula pubescens) rainforests.

    Cool rainforests store more carbon, book finds Juliet Eilperin 2010

  • Though I wouldn't want Anthriscus sylvestris in the heart of an ornamental garden (it is a dominating force where there is shade), where there is room I will let it feather the wilder places.

    Jolly brollies 2010

  • Beinn Eighe National Nature Reserve on the west coast of Scotland includes outstanding examples of old Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) - downy birch (Betula pubescens) rainforests.

    Cool rainforests store more carbon, book finds Juliet Eilperin 2010

  • The effects of UV-B radiation on epidermal anatomy in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.).

    Effects of ultraviolet-B on forest vegetation in the Arctic 2009

  • The effects of UV-B radiation on epidermal anatomy in loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) and Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris L.).

    Effects of ultraviolet-B on forest vegetation in the Arctic 2009

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