Needle Wood (Noun)
Meaning
Large bushy shrub with pungent pointed leaves and creamy white flowers; central and eastern Australia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The walk through the Australian outback revealed a variety of native plants, including the needle-wood shrub with its distinctive pungent leaves.
- During the dry season, the needle-wood's creamy white flowers provided a striking contrast to the parched landscape.
- In central Australia, the needle-wood shrub is often used as a natural hedge due to its dense and bushy foliage.
- Wildlife in eastern Australia rely on the needle-wood for food and shelter, particularly during times of drought.
- The fragrance emitted by the needle-wood's pungent leaves helps to deter insects and other pests from the surrounding area.