shrub
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“The thing that drives me the most crazy is when somebody uses a non-native tree or shrub or plant when we have a native version that is very similar aesthetically,” Miller said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Rhododendron is a non-native shrub which was introduced to gardens as an ornamental plant by the Victorians.
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Ptilotus senarius is a delicate shrub with purple pink flowers that resemble small feathered fireworks.
From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026
A hawthorn is a shrub, often used in hedges, whose sharp thorns catch on intruders’ clothes or skin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
The night passed heavily, and it was nearly time for Ellidyr’s turn at guard, when Taran heard a rustling in the shrub.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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