ornamental
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Also members of the scarab family, they consume the leaves of crops and ornamental plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Goldfish are among the most widely distributed ornamental fish in the world, and the global pet trade continues to move aquatic species across continents at unprecedented levels.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
Her life savings are tied up in a two-storey house in the planned development area, surrounded by ornamental and fruit trees.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
A Met Police chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear team was seen near the park's bandstand on Friday and police divers were spotted near the Round Pond ornamental lake.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
Marrel specialized in painting ornamental flowers—wildly popular in Europe at the time, especially tulips, which had hundreds of varieties.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
