Native Plants

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun a small tree or shrub native to Hawaii, known for its leathery leaves and yellow flowers

  • The aalii plant is native to Hawaii and is known for its vibrant green leaves.
  • I love the aalii flowers that bloom in our garden every spring.
  • Check out that cool aalii tree over there!
  • Her resilience in the face of adversity was like the strong roots of an aalii plant.

noun a genus of shrubs in the rose family, typically found in dry, rocky areas of western North America

  • The adenostoma shrub is commonly found in dry, rocky areas.
  • I saw some adenostoma bushes while hiking in the mountains.
  • Those adenostoma plants are pretty cool-looking.
  • The adenostoma symbolizes resilience in harsh conditions.