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buddleia

/buhd-lee-uh, buhd-lee-uh/US // bʌdˈli ə, ˈbʌd li ə //UK // (ˈbʌdlɪə) //

水仙花,水曲柳,荆棘,水蜡烛

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : any shrub belonging to the genus Buddleia, of the logania family, having opposite, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of flowers, comprising the butterfly bushes.

Examples

  • The Buddleia, the Magnolia, and one or two other flowers always have this power over me.

  • So I can just add a word about the lovely new summer lilac or buddleia.

  • I also noticed Sedgwickia again, and got abundance of ferns, a Buddleia, and a fine Amaranthacea.

  • Buddleia Neemda and wild plantain continue, the latter is probably a distinct species; leaves subtis glauco niveis.

  • Buddleia Neemda is found about Churra, but not commonly; and soon disappears.

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