‖blombos, noun
/ˈblɔmbɔs/
- Origin:
- AfrikaansShow more Afrikaans, blom flower + bos bush.
Any of several species of low coastal shrubs producing a profusion of scented flowers, especially Metalasia muricata of the Asteraceae.
1917 R. Marloth Dict. of Common Names of Plants 13Blombos, Metalasia muricata. One of the most frequent shrubs of the coastal districts.
1989 Weekend Post 11 Nov. (Leisure) 4There are always many small plants to catch your attention. Bright blue lobelias, red everlastings and white blombos are a few.
Any of several species of low coastal shrubs producing a profusion of scented flowers, especially Metalasia muricata of the Asteraceae.
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