Shrub

  • Title

    Shrub

  • Definition

    A woody plant that is branched at the base or unbranched but less than 2 meters tall. The difference between unbranched shrubs and treelets is sometimes unclear. Compare with treelet and tree.

  • Related Terms

    Tree

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