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Muntić
Muntić (Italian language, Italian: Monticchio; Monticchio Polesano; Latin ''Rumeianum)'' is a village in Southeastern Istria, Croatia. - Ližnjan The etymological meaning is traced to the Latin, ''mòns'', or ''monticulus'', which means hill or little mountain. Geography The village of Muntić is located 9 km (5.6 mi) from the ancient town of Pula, near the Pula airport. Muntić is situated on the top of a hill, from which you have a complete view of the southeastern Pula territory. As you head east away from the village, you will find the Ancient Rome, pre-Roman site of Nesactium, and ''Budava'' bay. As per the tradition of rural Istria, Muntić is composed of old Quarter (urban subdivision), quarters mostly related to Clan, family clans, nicknames or ancestral names such as ''Brov'', ''Zvonići'', ''Placa' ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celtis Australis
''Celtis australis'', the European nettle tree, European hackberry, Mediterranean hackberry, lote tree, southern nettle tree, or honeyberry, is a deciduous tree native to Southern Europe, North Africa, and Asia Minor. The tree was introduced to England in 1796.Hillier Nurseries Ltd. (1977). ''Hilliers' Manual of Trees & Shrubs, 4th edition'', p.70. David & Charles, Newton Abbott, UK. Description The tree can grow to 25 m in height, though 10 m is more common in cooler climates. The bark is smooth and grey, almost elephantine.More, D. & White, J. (2003).''Trees of Britain & Northern Europe'', p. 417. Cassells, London. . The alternate leaves are narrow and sharp-toothed, rugose above and tomentose below, 5–15 cm long and dark grey/green throughout the year, fading to a pale yellow before falling in autumn. The apetalous wind-pollinated flowers are perfect (hermaphrodite, having both male and female organs), small and green, either singly or in small clusters. The fruit i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
