noun
- Plural of laurustinus; evergreen shrubs of the genus Viburnum, native to the Mediterranean region, bearing white or pink flowers and blue-black berries.
Usage: botanical term; also called Viburnum tinus
Examples
- The gardener planted several laurustinuses along the border to provide winter color.
- Laurustinuses are popular ornamental shrubs in temperate climates.
- The delicate flowers of laurustinuses bloom from late autumn through spring.
- Many landscapers choose laurustinuses for their evergreen foliage and attractive berries.