almondlike , auch: almondy

Species in this genus also have the ability to produce hydrogen cyanide to ward off predators, which can give the dragon millipedes an almondlike smell.

In many pictures, the almondlike shapes and bright colors (slashes of green over red or orange over blue) recall Picasso's 1907-08 studies for his monumental "Three Women," minus the women, of course.

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange (540-894-9480) has some great lettuces, too, like Deer Tongue, which has triangular crisp leaves, and something called Thai Oakleaf, which reportedly stands up to the heat and has "a distinctive almondlike flavor."