Somewhat shrub-like; having minor or reduced shrubby characteristics; small and woody.
From Latin 'frutex' (shrub) with diminutive suffix '-icul-' plus '-ose'. Literally means 'somewhat like a little shrub.'
The '-icul-' makes it 'little shrub' vibes—it's how botanists describe those awkward plants that are basically shrubs but haven't fully committed!
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