undergrowth

as in vegetation
low-growing plant life (such as bushes or seedlings) existing under larger trees in a forest A thick undergrowth covered the rain forest.

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Recent Examples of undergrowth Some 30 feet ahead, a dark silhouette materialized between the vines and tangled undergrowth. Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025 Wild horses have roamed the Galician mountains for centuries, playing a crucial role in fire prevention by curbing flammable undergrowth – but their numbers are dwindling as human development clashes with nature. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025 But the scientists would later learn that Beryl, who moved attentively through the undergrowth with occasional pauses, responded the same way each time—by stepping forward. Avery Schuyler Nunn, Scientific American, 20 Feb. 2025 By clearing out the undergrowth, the plants that the park staff wants to blossom can have a chance to do so. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undergrowth
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Noun
  • Several fire prevention proposals, including $60,000 to pay for additional vegetation removal on public property and $24,000 for a fire evacuation guide and fire evacuation signage, also had unanimous council support.
    Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • Home hardening is using fire-resistant building materials and vegetation management, such as planting succulents, to reduce fire risks.
    Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Just like the characters did in the show, fans should make sure to visit Beacon in the fall to see the most vibrant fall foliage.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 9 May 2025
  • Adult beetles chew leaf tissue, leaving the foliage skeletonized and lacy-looking.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 7 May 2025

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“Undergrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undergrowth. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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