shrub

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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

Among these is Nitraria roborowskii Kom, a tough shrub that thrives in the harsh deserts of western China.

From Science Daily • Nov. 7, 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

A centuries-old culinary staple in Asia, pandan is a tropical shrub whose leaves are boiled and used for flavoring in drinks, desserts, rice and more.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

A scruffy shrub fence that was in desperate need of trimming leaned all around it.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste