coprosma

British

/ kəˈprɒzmə /

noun

any shrub of the Australasian rubiaceous genus Coprosma: sometimes planted for ornament

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Etymology

Origin of coprosma

C19: New Latin, from Greek kopros excrement + osmē smell

Example Sentences

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Although most varieties of Coprosma repens are sun lovers, ‘Taupata Gold’ is a gorgeous exception, preferring semi-shade.

From Seattle Times

The glossy foliage of Coprosma repens is to die for.

From Seattle Times

Coprosma acerosa is a dwarf New Zealand shrub suitable for the rockery; it has variously-shaded, transparent, blue-green berries.

From Project Gutenberg

New Zealand is represented by Ascarina, Coprosma, Ac�na, and several Cyperace�; while America is represented by the genera Nama, Gunnera, Phyllostegia, Sisyrinchium, and by a red-flowered Rubus and a yellow-flowered Sanicula allied to Oregon species.

From Project Gutenberg

The shiny-leaved coprosma from Chili.

From Project Gutenberg

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