needle bush
A 'needle bush' refers to various shrubs with slender, needle-shaped leaves, commonly found in warm and arid regions.
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Definition
B2Botany
(general)A shrub with long, slender, needle-like leaves.
Example
- The needle bush is easily identified by its sharp, slender leaves.
C1Botany
(regional)A plant from the genus Hakea, native to Australia, known for its pointed foliage.
Example
- Hakea lissosperma, a type of needle bush, is common in eastern Australia.
C1Botany
(regional)A shrub also known as sweet acacia or huisache, native to the tropical Americas and now widespread in warm climates.
Example
- The sweet acacia, another variety of needle bush, thrives in warm, tropical regions.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "needle bush":
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