ornamental

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Rhododendron is a non-native shrub which was introduced to gardens as an ornamental plant by the Victorians.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Teeny-tiny chorizo and ricotta meatballs — the kind that feel almost ornamental, until you taste what they’ve done to the pan.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

For decades, these elements were treated as ornamental details.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

And while many in the L.A. area argue they should be allowed to keep plants if they’re well-watered, the board cannot single-handedly dictate water usage for ornamental vegetation across the state.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

Did she notice the ornamental touches around the entrance, the Roman urns spilling granite fruit, the harlequin marble?

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides