ornamental

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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

Rhododendron is a non-native shrub which was introduced to gardens as an ornamental plant by the Victorians.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

But lighting is an intimate affair in this city; Los Angeles has long loved its ornamental and whimsical street lamps.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

For decades, these elements were treated as ornamental details.

From Science Daily • Dec. 16, 2025

I scan the perimeter of the ornamental lake, looking for my brother.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin