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undergrowth

[uhn-der-grohth] / ˈʌn dərˌgroʊθ /


NOUN
plants under larger plant
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Special forces found Oseguera hiding in undergrowth, badly wounded along with two of his team, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

He was surrounded by the soldiers again, who found him hiding in the undergrowth, the head of the military explained.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

This ability allows Balanophora to spread quickly into the narrow ecological niche it prefers: dark, moist forest undergrowth where few other plants can survive.

From Science Daily • Dec. 20, 2025

John Kennedy Drive, Thurso: Smoke was reported in undergrowth on Friday morning.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2025

What if he stepped on one in the undergrowth?

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull