shrub
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A hawthorn is a shrub, often used in hedges, whose sharp thorns catch on intruders’ clothes or skin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
Although some savanna areas saw increases due to shrub growth, these gains were far too small to balance the losses.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Oleandrin comes from Nerium oleander, a shrub that is deadly to humans; scientists warned the New York Times that the compound was not known to be safe.
From Slate ● Dec. 11, 2025
A mature, well-pruned shrub or tree with a high crown may pose little risk of burning and can even reduce exposure to fires by blocking wind and heat and intercepting embers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
He had landed on a shrub, growing from the rock; he caught hold of it with one hand, snatched at it with the other, and held there.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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