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Definition of trailing arbutus
trailing arbutus
Plural:trailing arbutuses
• noun
1
North American A creeping, evergreen woodland plant native to eastern North America, belonging to the heath family, characterized by its leathery leaves and small, fragrant, pink or white tubular flowers that bloom in early spring.
Example
"While hiking through the Appalachian woods in late April, we were greeted by the sweet scent of trailing arbutus hidden beneath the fallen pine needles."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Trailing arbutus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/trailing%20arbutus