noun
- Plural of aucuba; evergreen shrubs of the genus Aucuba, native to Asia, grown as ornamental houseplants or garden plants, typically with glossy leaves and red berries.
Usage: Usually used in plural form when referring to multiple plants; singular form is 'aucuba'; Common in horticulture and gardening contexts
Examples
- The gardener planted several aucubas along the shaded border of the yard.
- Aucubas are popular houseplants because they tolerate low light conditions.
- The variegated aucubas added bright foliage to the indoor plant collection.
- Many aucubas produce bright red berries in winter.
- These aucubas have thrived in the greenhouse for several years.