bead plant

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a creeping plant, Nertera granadensis, of New Zealand and South America, having leathery leaves and orange-colored, transparent berries.

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Origin of bead plant

First recorded in 1875–80

His most recommended plant was tree ivy—its juices sprayed up the nostrils.
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There was Petr Miller, a forgeman from the Prague ČKD plant.
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His first feature film, Jellyfish Eyes, debuted last year and was set in a town near a threatening nuclear power plant.
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Same for driveway pavers and meat and poultry plant workers.
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As there are still many varieties of the plant grown in America, so there doubtless was when cultivated by the Indians.
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The plant as a whole remains green until late in the autumn.
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The Smooth Naked Horsetail is a common plant, specially by the sides of streams and pools.
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The relation existing between the balmy plant and the commerce of the world is of the strongest kind.
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