common heath
The term "common heath" can refer to both a type of flowering shrub native to Australia and a species of moth found in Europe and Central Asia.
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Definition
B2Botany
(technical)A type of flowering shrub native to Australia, known for its slender, upright growth and pink, tube-like flowers.
Example
- The common heath is the floral emblem of Victoria, Australia.
- During winter, the pink flowers of the common heath brighten up the landscape.
C1Entomology
(technical)A species of moth found in Europe and Central Asia, known scientifically as Ematurga atomaria.
Example
- The common heath moth can often be seen in heathland areas during the summer months.
- Researchers are studying the common heath moth to understand its role in the local ecosystem.
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