buddleia

Definitions

A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.

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Examples

“At the foot of the garden, behind a clump of gooseberry-bushes, stood an arbour formed of a yellow buddleia.”

“But there is one fly⟳ in the ointment, which is only too evident at Queen Street and Central... buddleia. […] It became a popular garden plant⟳ in the 20th century, when a Chinese variant (Buddleia Davidii ^([sic])) was introduced. That's when the trouble⟳ started. The plant⟳ has spread⟳ like⟳ wildfire since. Its fast-growing invasive nature and survivability is a huge problem for the railways, as (left alone) it can cause serious, expensive damage⟳ to structures, block⟳ drivers sightlines, or pose a risk⟳ to lineside workers.”

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