noun
- plural of arbutus; evergreen shrubs or small trees with white or pink flowers and red berries, found in Mediterranean regions and western North America
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The arbutuses in the botanical garden were covered with bright red berries.
- Several arbutuses grew wild along the coastal cliffs.
- The gardener planted two arbutuses near the entrance for year-round color.
- Native arbutuses provide food for local wildlife.
- The Mediterranean arbutuses bloomed beautifully in spring.
- These arbutuses can tolerate drought conditions well.