What does "subshrub" mean?

A low-growing woody shrub or perennial with woody base.

What is a synonym for "subshrub"?

Common synonyms include: suffrutex, low shrub, shrublet, shrublike plant, undershrub.

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Formed by the combination of sub- + shrub after the scientific Latin suffrutex. Compare the earlier undershrub.