Undergrowth

Dense growth of small trees and bushes in a woodland or forest.

Undergrowth is dense growth of small trees and bushes, especially in a woodland or forest.

/ˈʌndərˌɡroʊθ/

From under + growth.

Undergrowth is like the messy, low-growing plants you find under big trees in a forest - think bushes and small trees!

What is undergrowth? It's the dense growth of small trees and bushes
Where do you find it? Typically found in woodlands or forests
What is its purpose? It provides habitat for many animals and helps retain moisture

brushwood thicket scrub

vegetation forest

shrubs saplings bushes

forest woodland

natural object