ceanothuses

Example:The gardener recommended using California lilacs to add a pop of blue to the perennial border.

Definition:A common name for various species of trees and shrubs in the genus Ceanothus, native to California and other parts of Western North America.

Example:The maquis, a low-growing shrub or bush, spread rapidly across the hillside.

Definition:Refers to a woody perennial plant usually with multiple stems.