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coral bush

coral bush

7.6
A small Australian shrub with bright red flowers often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Australian
translation icon : arbusto coral
  • The coral bush in the botanical garden was covered in vivid scarlet flowers.

Examples

  • Native to Australia, the coral bush thrives in sunny, well-drained soils.

  • Many gardeners love the coral bush for its vibrant flowers.

  • Gardeners often choose the coral bush for its brilliant blooms and easy maintenance.

  • The coral bush blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Gardeners often choose the coral bush for its brilliant blooms and easy maintenance.

  • Native to Australia, the coral bush thrives in sunny, well-drained soils.

  • The coral bush in the botanical garden was covered in vivid scarlet flowers.

Synonyms

Templetonia retusa
vscoral bush
  • Australian
9.9

An Australian shrub with bright red flowers

is used for the same plant but emphasizes garden cultivation and ornament
flame bush
vscoral bush
  • Australian
9.9

A small Australian bush with bright red flowers

is used mainly for garden planting and display rather than plain description
Templetonia
vscoral bush
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of Australian shrubs in the pea family with bright red flowers

refers to a particular shrub species, not the entire genus

Surface Forms

coral bush singular
coral bushes plural

Morphology

coral + bush

The compound 'coral bush' is transparently compositional: 'coral' describes a coral-like (pinkish/scarlet) colour or appearance and 'bush' denotes a small shrub. A B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer it refers to a shrub with coral-coloured flowers or appearance, so the meaning is directly derivable from the parts.

Etymology

Coral bush was named because the shrub's bright scarlet flowers look like sea coral sitting on a small leafy bush. So the name helps you picture this colourful shrub.