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Definition of butterfly bush

butterfly bush

Plural:butterfly bushes
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1

Any of various ornamental deciduous or evergreen shrubs of the genus Buddleja (especially Buddleja davidii), native to Asia, Africa, and the Americas, cultivated for their long,arching panicles of fragrant purple, pink, white, or yellow tubular flowers that strongly attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Example

"Every late summer, the purple blossoms of the butterfly bush in our backyard are covered with monarchs and swallowtails."

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• Nearby Words

butterfingers
butterfish
butterfly
butterfly bush
butterfly pea
butterfly weed
butterflyfish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Butterfly bush. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/butterfly-bush
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