HyperDic: puka

English > 2 senses of the word puka:
NOUNplantpuka, Griselinia lucidaSouth American shrub or small tree having long shining evergreen leaves and panicles of green or yellow flowers
plantpuka, Meryta sinclairiismall roundheaded New Zealand tree having large resinous leaves and panicles of green-white flowers
English > puka: 2 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningSouth American shrub or small tree having long shining evergreen leaves and panicles of green or yellow flowers.
SynonymGriselinia lucida
Member ofGriselinia, genus Griseliniaevergreen shrubs of New Zealand and South America
Broadershrub, bushA low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
English > puka: 2 senses > noun 2, plant
Meaningsmall roundheaded New Zealand tree having large resinous leaves and panicles of green-white flowers.
SynonymMeryta sinclairii
Member ofMeryta, genus Merytasmall to medium evergreen dioecious trees of oceanic climates
BroadertreeA tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown

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