trailing arbutus

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A low-growing evergreen shrub (Epigaea repens) of eastern North America, having leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers. Also called mayflower.

trailing arbutus

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) a creeping evergreen ericaceous plant, Epigaea repens, of E North America, having clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers Also called mayflower

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trailing arbutus - low-growing evergreen shrub of eastern North America with leathery leaves and clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers

Epigaea repens, mayflower

bush, shrub - a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

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