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buddleia

  (bŭd'lē-ə, bŭd-lē'ə) pronunciation
n.

See butterfly bush.

[New Latin, after Adam Buddle (died 1715), British botanist.]


 
 
Britannica Concise Encyclopedia: buddleia

Any of more than 100 species of plants constituting the genus Buddleia, native to tropical and subtropical areas of the world. The genus was formerly included in the family Loganiaceae (order Gentianales) but is now placed in the family Buddlejaceae (order Scrophulariales), which includes about 10 genera and more than 150 species. Most species of Buddleia have hairy or scaly leaves and clusters of purple, white, yellow, or orange flowers. Several species are cultivated as garden ornamentals.

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Gardener's Dictionary: Buddleia

The botanical name for butterfly bush.

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WordNet: buddleia
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: tropical shrub having clusters of white or violet or yellow flowers
  Synonym: butterfly bush

 
 

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