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Olearia

Olearia

9.9
A group of evergreen shrubs or small trees from Australia with daisy-like flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The botanist identified the shrub as an Olearia native to southern Australia.

Examples

  • The garden was filled with blooming Olearia along the stone path.

  • The Olearia plant thrives in sunny areas.

  • Many species of Olearia are cultivated for their attractive flowers and foliage.

  • Many gardeners love the Olearia for its beautiful flowers.

  • The garden was filled with beautiful olearias, their large, daisy-like flowers attracting many bees.

  • Many gardeners choose olearias for their vibrant blooms and evergreen foliage.

  • During spring, the olearias bloom, adding a burst of color to the landscape.

Synonyms

daisy-bush
vsOlearia
  • Australian
8.1

A small bush with green leaves all year and daisy-like flowers

is the Latin genus name rather than a hyphenated common form
daisybush
vsOlearia
  • Australian
9.9

An evergreen bush with many daisy-like flowers in white, purple or blue

is the Latin genus name rather than the single-word common form
daisy bush
vsOlearia
  • Australian
8.0

An evergreen shrub with many daisy-like flowers and sometimes fragrant leaves grown in gardens

is the Latin genus name rather than the two-word common form

Compounds

Olearia haastii
  • Specialized
9.9

A bushy shrub from New Zealand with white scented flowers

Surface Forms

Olearia singular
Oleariae plural

Etymology

Olearia is easy to remember if you link it to the Latin root olea, which means 'olive'. Many Olearia shrubs have small, leathery leaves like olive leaves and bright, daisy-like flowers, so the name helps you picture this garden shrub.