aucuba

noun

Meaning

An evergreen shrub native to East Asia, often grown for its leathery, variegated foliage and bright red berries.

Examples

  • The aucuba thrives in low-light conditions where other plants might struggle to survive.
  • She clipped a few branches of the aucuba to add texture to her floral arrangement.

Synonyms: shrub, evergreen, foliage, variegated