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Buxus is a genus of about 70 species in the family Buxaceae. Common names include box (majority of English-speaking countries) or boxwood (North America).
The boxes are native to western and southern Europe, southwest, southern and eastern Asia, Africa, Madagascar, northernmost South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean, with the majority of species tropical or subtropical; only the European and some Asian species are frost-tolerant. Centres of diversity occur in Cuba (about 30 species), China (17 species) and Madagascar (9 species).
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boxwood_(genus)
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When was Boxwood Hall created?
Boxwood Hall was created in 1750.
When was Boxwood Barkentine born?
Boxwood Barkentine was born in 1920-07.
Can you replant wintergreen boxwood trees?
Yes you can only if it is a wintergreen boxwood tree
When was Boxwood Public School created?
Boxwood Public School was created in 2000-09.
What color is boxwood?
green
Can goats eat boxwood shrubs?
Boxwood is poisonous to goats. In general, if it is poisonous to a human it is poisonous to livestock. Boxwood has several poisonous components including cyanogenic compounds, saponins, and tannins. It also contains Alkaloids.
If boxwood is poisonous to goats or if goats would eat boxwood if it were available to them?
Yes they would eat it but don't let them eat it.
What kind of comb is healthy for people?
Wooden combs, especially boxwood combs, are healthy for the scalp and body. Boxwood's texture is strong, and the buxine has the ability of resisting fungi. So usually the boxwood comb can be anti-dandruff.
What kingdom is the boxwood shrub in?
Plantae
Is a boxwood a monocot or dicot?
monocot
Which woodwind was made out of boxwood?
Boxwood was used frequently for baroque woodwind instruments. Mostly Flutes and Clarinets but I have seen one or two oboes.
What has the author Lynn R Batdorf written?
Lynn R. Batdorf has written: 'Boxwood handbook' -- subject(s): Boxwood, Handbooks, manuals
