shrubs
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"The appearance of different species varies dramatically, from low shrubs to tall trees. Most striking are the leaves, which range from large and entire to small and deeply lobed," says Martin.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Fields and forests have been left unmanaged, with shrubs and plants growing where livestock once grazed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Whilst planting dense shrubs gives bumblebees places to escape the heat of the sun, and can allow them to move between flowers through cooler patches of air.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Just within the past two centuries, cattle and sheep brought in for ranching — and then later elk and deer for hunting — ate up the island’s shrubs, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
One: Its nondescript shrubs were a favorite resting place for serpaise in the heat of the day, which accounted for its nickname, “snake-shade.”
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
