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lawyerbush

lawyerbush

9.9
A shrub with thick stems from New Zealand that grows over other plants
  • noun
  • New Zealand
translation icon : bush lawyer
  • The lawyerbush is known for its ability to scramble over other plants in search of light.

Examples

  • The dense stems of the lawyerbush make it difficult to walk through the forest.

  • In New Zealand, hikers often encounter lawyerbush clinging to trees along the trail.

  • The lawyerbush grows abundantly in New Zealand.

  • Many gardeners appreciate the lawyerbush for its unique appearance.

  • In New Zealand, hikers often encounter lawyerbush clinging to trees along the trail.

  • The lawyerbush is known for its ability to scramble over other plants in search of light.

  • The dense stems of the lawyerbush make it difficult to walk through the forest.

Synonyms

bush lawyer
vslawyerbush
  • New Zealand
9.9

A climbing shrub with thorny stems from New Zealand

is the same meaning but a different name form
lawyer bush
vslawyerbush
  • New Zealand
9.9

A thick-stemmed, thorny shrub that trails over and through other plants in New Zealand forests

is the common description used for the same plant
Rubus cissoides
vslawyerbush
  • New Zealand
9.9

A shrub with thick stems that trails and climbs over other plants

is the general botanical description without giving scientific name
Rubus australis
vslawyerbush
  • New Zealand
9.9

A trailing shrub from New Zealand with thick stems that grows over other plants

focuses on physical habit rather than taxonomic family
Lepidothamnus laxifolius
vslawyerbush
  • Specialized
9.9

A low spreading shrub with thin trailing branches that grows in New Zealand

is sturdier with stout stems and tends to climb over plants
mountain rimu
vslawyerbush
  • New Zealand
9.9

A small shrub with thin branches that grow along the ground in New Zealand mountains

is more robust with stout stems and a scrambling habit

Surface Forms

lawyerbush singular
lawyerbushes plural

Etymology

Lawyerbush is a New Zealand name for a strong, trailing shrub that clings to other plants with thick, tough stems. A helpful way to remember the name is to see the lawyer part as 'one who holds on' and the bush part as 'a wild plant', because the shrub grabs and will not let go.