SINCE 1828
bottlebrush
noun
bot·tle·brush
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Definition of bottlebrush
: any of a genus (Callistemon) of Australian trees and shrubs of the myrtle family widely cultivated in warm regions especially for their spikes of brightly colored flowers
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Unlike The Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) tree found in middle America, bottlebrush buckeye is a vigorous, suckering shrub. — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, "Try this trio of pollinator plants for your Kentucky summer garden," 19 July 2019 Outside, bottlebrush trees, native plants and herbs line the pool. — Kadee Krieger, NOLA.com, "Chic Bywater renovation blends sophistication with a vintage vibe," 29 Mar. 2018 Your bottlebrushes may just be slow, so give them some more time to show signs of life near the base of the shrubs as well as along the branches. — Kathy Huber, Houston Chronicle, "Keep plumerias indoors until Easter to avoid threat of freeze," 2 Mar. 2018 Fortnight lilies and kangaroo paw add height, while dwarf rosemary, feathery cassia, dwarf bottlebrush, sun-loving gaura, red fountain grass and other miscellaneous grasses add texture. — Lisa Boone, latimes.com, "Before and after: A fungus-plagued lawn is transformed into a low-water habitat," 13 Mar. 2018 After the bottlebrush is relocated, keep the soil moist. — Tom Maccubbin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Heirloom tomatoes big on taste, not on fruit," 6 Jan. 2018 The glittery bottlebrush tree in our pastel tablescape was only $3 in the Bullseye's Playground section of Target. — Lesleigh Hammer, Teen Vogue, "Holiday Party Hosting Tips," 8 Dec. 2017 Finally, a bee appears on a Western Bistort, a small white flower that looks like a bottlebrush, which Duennes says smells like diapers. — Carolyn Wilke, sacbee, "What’s the buzz? Research could help bumblebees as well as California farms," 20 Aug. 2017 Frequent and generous rainfall the past couple of years has caused lots of root rot problems with plants such as citrus, azaleas, bottlebrush trees and many others. — Dan Gill, NOLA.com, "Will the recent flood damage your lawn and garden?," 12 Aug. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bottlebrush.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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