subshrub

English

Etymology

Formed by the combination of sub- +‎ shrub after the scientific (deprecated template usage) [etyl] Latin suffrutex. Compare the earlier undershrub.

Noun

subshrub (plural subshrubs)

1. A low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base.

Synonyms

• suffrutex

Derived terms

• subshrubby

See also

• undershrub