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butterfly bush
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ ˌbʊʃ/ us /ˈbʌt̬.ɚ.flaɪ ˌbʊʃ/
a bush or small tree with stems that end in groups of purple or white flowers. The butterfly bush is a type of buddleia:
The butterfly bush is a common name for buddleia because butterflies find them so attractive.
As well as their gorgeous plumes of flowers, butterfly bushes also have a lovely scent.
The butterfly bush in the front garden was really living up to its name as it was literally covered in cabbage whites and red admirals.
Purple butterfly bushes had grown up around the old shed and now towered over it.
She chose to plant hydrangeas, camellias, and butterfly bushes in the new flowerbed.
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Synonym
buddleia
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