Murraya
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A tropical shrub with shiny leaves and sweet-smelling white flowers often used as a decorative hedge in gardens
- proper noun
- Specialized
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Murraya
- Cuttings rooted from Murraya paniculata will bloom pretty much right away (in fact, if they were blooming when you took the cutting, they'll try to bloom while they root, too);
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Murraya paniculata is self-fertile, though only a tiny percentage of flowers end up producing fruits, and not all fruits have viable seeds.
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In tropical regions, Murraya species are popular ornamental shrubs due to their attractive appearance.
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The garden was full of vibrant Murraya plants, creating a beautiful display throughout the year.
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Many homeowners choose Murraya for landscaping because of its fragrant flowers and lush green leaves.
Surface Forms
Murraya main
Etymology
The word Murraya is the plant's name and comes from the last name of a Swedish man, Murray, who studied plants long ago. That's why gardeners and scientists use Murraya today to refer to these ornamental shrubs.