Eastern-asia
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Lindera
spicebush, spicewood, Benjamin bush
Lindera is a genus of 80–100 species of flowering shrubs and small trees in the laurel family (Lauraceae). Most species occur in eastern Asia, with three species native to eastern North America. The genus is characterized by strongly aromatic leaves and dioecious flowers—male and female flowers occur on separate plants. Many species produce small red, purple, or black drupes dispersed by birds.
Synchroa
synchroa bark beetles
Synchroa is a genus of beetles in the family Synchroidae, comprising approximately six described species. Members are characterized by an elongate, tapered, and slightly flattened body with brownish to black coloration. The genus represents the nominal and largest genus within its family, with a broad distribution spanning North America, the eastern Palearctic, and the Oriental regions. Species diversity is highest in Eastern Asia, where multiple new species have been described in recent decades.