subshrub

/ˈsʌbʃrʌb/

Definitions

1. noun

A low woody shrub, often with a herbaceous base, that is smaller than a shrub and typically does not exceed two meters in height.

“The subshrub was a beautiful addition to the garden, with delicate purple flowers blooming in the spring.”

Synonyms

  • low-growing shrub
  • shrub

Antonyms

  • tall plant
  • tree