buddleia — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A tree or shrub of the genus Buddleja, of Africa, Asia, and the Americas, especially Buddleja davidii, a large ornamental shrub whose lilac flowers attract butterflies.

   Synonyms

   butterfly bush

   Examples

   At the foot of the garden, behind a clump of gooseberry-bushes, stood an arbour formed of a yellow buddleia.

   More examples (1)

   But there is one fly in the ointment, which is only too evident at Queen Street and Central... buddleia. […] It became a popular garden plant in the 20th century, when a Chinese variant (Buddleia Davidii ^([sic])) was introduced. That's when the trouble started. The plant has spread like wildfire since. Its fast-growing invasive nature and survivability is a huge problem for the railways, as (left alone) it can cause serious, expensive damage to structures, block drivers sightlines, or pose a risk to lineside workers.

Noun

1. tropical shrub having clusters of white or violet or yellow flowers

   Synonyms

   butterfly bush

   Broader terms

   shrubbush