needle-bush
- noun
- Australian
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arbusto aguja
- The needle-bush thrives in sandy soils across eastern Australia.
Examples
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The gardener warned me to be careful of the sharp leaves on the needle-bush.
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During our hike, we saw several needle-bushes dotted along the path, their white flowers shining.
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The needle-bush thrives in dry conditions.
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Many gardeners plant needle-bushes for their unique appearance.
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During our hike, we saw several needle-bushes dotted along the path, their white flowers shining.
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The needle-bush thrives in sandy soils across eastern Australia.
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The gardener warned me to be careful of the sharp leaves on the needle-bush.
Synonyms
A bush with stiff thin leaves like needles and white flowers from eastern Australia
A shrub with sharp needle-shaped leaves and white flowers from eastern Australia
A shrub from eastern Australia with sharp needle-like leaves and white flowers
A large bush with sharp pointed leaves and creamy white flowers from central and eastern Australia
A large bush with sharp pointed leaves and creamy white flowers from central and eastern Australia
A large bush with sharp pointed leaves and creamy white flowers
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word needle-bush comes from the plain English parts needle and bush, so it literally means a bush with 'needle-shaped' leaves. That's why the name fits the plant: a low shrub with stiff, sharp leaves and white flowers.
