buddleia

[ buhd-lee-uh, buhd-lee-uh ]

noun

1. any shrub belonging to the genus Buddleia, of the logania family, having opposite, lance-shaped leaves and clusters of flowers, comprising the butterfly bushes.

buddleia

/ ˈbʌdlɪə /

noun

1. any ornamental shrub of the genus Buddleia , esp B. davidii , which has long spikes of mauve flowers and is frequently visited by butterflies: family Buddleiaceae Also calledbutterfly bush

Word History and Origins

Origin of buddleia¹

< New Latin (Linnaeus), named after Adam Buddle (died 1715), English botanist; -ia

Word History and Origins

Origin of buddleia¹

C19: named after A. Buddle (died 1715), British botanist

Example Sentences

The Buddleia, the Magnolia, and one or two other flowers always have this power over me.

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So I can just add a word about the lovely new summer lilac or buddleia.

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I also noticed Sedgwickia again, and got abundance of ferns, a Buddleia, and a fine Amaranthacea.

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Buddleia Neemda and wild plantain continue, the latter is probably a distinct species; leaves subtis glauco niveis.

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Buddleia Neemda is found about Churra, but not commonly; and soon disappears.

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