undergrowth

Example Sentences

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He was surrounded by the soldiers again, who found him hiding in the undergrowth, the head of the military explained.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

This ability allows Balanophora to spread quickly into the narrow ecological niche it prefers: dark, moist forest undergrowth where few other plants can survive.

From Science Daily • Dec. 20, 2025

Eventually two French gendarmes spotted them through the undergrowth and walked, slowly, forwards.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

The tree is native to California and resistant to fire, but not if surrounded by thick mustard weed undergrowth.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2025

The shrews made a frenzied rush into the undergrowth; Matthias found he was standing alone.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques