buddleia

noun (a buddleia, buddleias; also buddleja)

«buddleia» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

A bush with long, cone-shaped clusters of purple, white or pink flowers that attract many butterflies; also called the butterfly bush. tree →

In the lessons

In science and nature lessons it appears in gardens and wild places, especially in the UK, where it grows on railway sides and old walls. It is loved by butterflies but can spread too much. Phrases: "butterfly bush", "a purple buddleia".

Examples

Butterflies crowded on the buddleia. tree →
A buddleia was growing out of the old wall. tree →
We planted a buddleia to attract butterflies. tree →
The buddleia flowers smell of honey. tree →
Buddleia can spread fast and push out wild plants. tree →

Note

Spelled buddleia or buddleja. Pronounced "BUD-lee-uh". It is named after a man called Adam Buddle.

On Mova

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