Shrubs are much like trees, but are smaller, more profusely branched and often have several main small stems (Fred W. Emerson).
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shrub|by — «SHRUHB ee», adjective, bi|er, bi|est. 1. like shrubs. 2. covered with shrubs. 3. consisting of shrubs … Useful english dictionary
High-water shrub — High High, a. [Compar. {Higher}; superl. {Highest}.] [OE. high, hegh, hey, heh, AS. he[ a]h, h?h; akin to OS. h?h, OFries. hag, hach, D. hoog, OHG. h?h, G. hoch, Icel. h?r, Sw. h[ o]g, Dan. h[ o]i, Goth. hauhs, and to Icel. haugr mound, G. h[… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
strawberry shrub — noun hardy shrub of southeastern United States having clove scented wood and fragrant red brown flowers • Syn: ↑Carolina allspice, ↑strawberry bush, ↑sweet shrub, ↑Calycanthus floridus • Hypernyms: ↑allspice * * * noun … Useful english dictionary
sweet shrub — ▪ plant also called Carolina allspice, California allspice, or strawberry shrub one of two species of small ornamental trees of the family Calycanthaceae, with aromatic bark and sweet scented flowers, both native to North America.… … Universalium
Broom (shrub) — For the brooms of New Zealand, see Carmichaelia. Broom French Broom (Genista monspessulana) Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
wand´like´ — wand «wond», noun. 1. a slender stick or rod: »The magician waved his wand, and a rabbit popped out of his hat. 2. any small, handheld device, such as a curling iron or television remote control: »I…punched REW on my wand, [and] flipped over to… … Useful english dictionary
banana shrub — noun : a Chinese evergreen shrub (Michelia fuscata) with flowers having a fragrance like banana * * * a tall Chinese shrub, Michelia figo, of the magnolia family, having cream yellow flowers with a reddish edge and a strong banana odor … Useful english dictionary
sub|shrub|by — «SUHB SHRUHB ee», adjective. like a subshrub; suffruticose … Useful english dictionary
Shrike-like Tanager — Conservation status Near Threatened (IUCN 3.1) Scientific classification … Wikipedia
cit´ron|like´ — cit|ron «SIHT ruhn», noun. 1. a pale yellow fruit, somewhat like a lemon but larger, with less acid and a thicker rind. The citron belongs to the rue family. 2. the shrub or small tree that it grows on. 3. its rind, candied and used in fruit… … Useful english dictionary
