fountain bush, noun phrase
- Origin:
- AfrikaansShow more Probably translation of Afrikaans fonteinbos, from fontein fountain, spring + bos bush; so named because it is often found growing near springs, streams, or wetlands.
The shrub or small tree Psoralea pinnata of the Fabaceae (Pea family), with needle-like leaves and blue, mauve, or white flowers.
2013 gardenroute-venues.co.za (DSAE Corpus)Our grounds have unique Southern Cape Fynbos - many kinds of Proteas including ..Fountain Bush, Keurboom Bush and many others.
2014 skillfactor.co.za (DSAE Corpus)Spring is a particularly colourful time when the golden sceptres (Wachendorfia thyrsiflora) and the fountain bush (Psoralea pinnata) are flowering.
The shrub or small tree Psoralea pinnata of the Fabaceae (Pea family), with needle-like leaves and blue, mauve, or white flowers.
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