TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
SHRUB VEGETATION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- eutric brunisol
1, record 1, English, eutric%20brunisol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EB 2, record 1, English, EB
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Eutric Brunisol(EB). These are brunisolic soils that have a relatively high degree of base saturation as indicated by their pH and lack a well-developed mineral-organic surface horizon. They occur mainly on parent material of high base status under forest or shrub vegetation in a wide range of climates. 2, record 1, English, - eutric%20brunisol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
eutric brunisol; EB: designations used in the Canadian System of Soil Classification. 3, record 1, English, - eutric%20brunisol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brunisol eutrique
1, record 1, French, brunisol%20eutrique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- BE 2, record 1, French, BE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Brunisol eutrique (BE). Ces sols brunisoliques ont un degré de saturation en bases relativement élevé, comme l'indique leur pH, mais n'ont pas d'horizon de surface organo-minéral bien développé. On les trouve surtout sur des matériaux parentaux à contenu élevé en bases, sous une végétation de forêt ou d'arbrisseaux, dans une grande variété de climats. 2, record 1, French, - brunisol%20eutrique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brunisol eutrique; BE : désignations employées dans le Système canadien de classification des sols. 3, record 1, French, - brunisol%20eutrique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-10-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- shrub tundra
1, record 2, English, shrub%20tundra
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Shrub tundra is the major vegetation type of mesic(moderately moist) environments in the southernmost latitudes of the tundra zone. It is especially abundant in the broad amphi-Atlantic portion of the Low Arctic from the Canadian and European Arctic to the Taymyr Peninsula, whereas in eastern Siberia and the amphi-Beringian sector tussock tundra is more abundant. 1, record 2, English, - shrub%20tundra
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- toundra arbustive
1, record 2, French, toundra%20arbustive
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Plant Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- associated vegetation
1, record 3, English, associated%20vegetation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The associated vegetation includes the shrub saskatoon(Amelanchier alnifolia), as well as a variety of herbs : arrowleaf balsamroot(Balsamorhiza sagittata), timber milk-vetch(Astragalus miser), narrow-leaved collomia(Collomia linearis), thread-leaved phacelia(Phacelia linearis), silky lupine(Lupinus sericeus),... 1, record 3, English, - associated%20vegetation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Biologie végétale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- végétation associée
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation%20associ%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La végétation associée comprend l'amélanchier à feuilles d'aulne (Amelanchier alnifolia) et une diversité d'herbacées : balsamorhize à feuilles sagittées (Balsamorhiza sagittata), astragale prostré (Astragalus miser), collomia à feuilles linéaires (Collomia linearis), phacélie linéaire (Phacelia linearis), lupin soyeux (Lupinus sericeus), [...] 1, record 3, French, - v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation%20associ%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
- Ecology (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- shrub vegetation
1, record 4, English, shrub%20vegetation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These channels are bordered by shrub vegetation such as willow, poplar, cherry and dogwood trees and colonized by the emergent aquatic vegetation favoured by waterfowl and marshland birds. 1, record 4, English, - shrub%20vegetation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- végétation arbustive
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation%20arbustive
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Du point de vue écologique, il est avantageux que la bande riveraine longeant un cour d'eau comporte, en plus de la végétation herbacée, de la végétation arbustive et de la végétation arborescente. 2, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation%20arbustive
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arbustif : Qui se rapporte aux arbustes. 3, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9g%C3%A9tation%20arbustive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Animal Pests (Crops)
- Culture of Fruit Trees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- beating
1, record 5, English, beating
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Beating. A standard tray... or beating sheet... is placed beneath a suitable unit of vegetation(e. g., shrub, branch, etc.). The collector then "beats" the vegetation and collects all the arthropods that drop into the tray when disturbed. 1, record 5, English, - beating
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
- Arboriculture fruitière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- battage
1, record 5, French, battage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- frappage 2, record 5, French, frappage
correct, masculine noun
- gaulage 3, record 5, French, gaulage
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] échantillonnage des insectes des arbres fruitiers qui consiste à frapper des branches et à recueillir les insectes dans un entonnoir ou sur une nappe. 4, record 5, French, - battage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La surveillance [du psylle du poirier] repose [...] sur le prélèvement d'échantillons de feuilles ou de rameaux et sur leur examen à la loupe ou au microscope. Pour détecter la présence du psylle adulte ainsi que d'autres insectes, on effectue un échantillonnage par gaulage, c.-à-d. qu'on utilise des plateaux dans lesquels on recueille les insectes qui tombent lorsqu'on frappe les arbres avec une gaule. 3, record 5, French, - battage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Araignées capturées par frappage d'arbres fruitiers. 2, record 5, French, - battage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-09-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Weed Science
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cut brush
1, record 6, English, cut%20brush
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To cut shrub vegetation. 2, record 6, English, - cut%20brush
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Mauvaises herbes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- débroussailler
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9broussailler
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération consistant à débarrasser le sol de la broussaille. 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9broussailler
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Silvicultura
- Malas hierbas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- desbrozar
1, record 6, Spanish, desbrozar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Eliminar leñosas y herbáceas que compitan con la vegetación de interés. 1, record 6, Spanish, - desbrozar
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Soil Science
- Geology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sierozem
1, record 7, English, sierozem
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- serozem 2, record 7, English, serozem
correct
- cerozem 3, record 7, English, cerozem
correct
- Gray Desert soil 4, record 7, English, Gray%20Desert%20soil
correct
- gray earth 3, record 7, English, gray%20earth
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In early U-S. classification systems, a group of zonal soils having a brownish-gray surface horizon and a light-colored subsurface overlying a layer of carbonate accumulation and, sometimes, hardpan. It is developed under conditions of temperate to cool aridity, and under mixed shrub vegetation. 3, record 7, English, - sierozem
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Science du sol
- Géologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sierozem
1, record 7, French, sierozem
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sol gris semi désertique 2, record 7, French, sol%20gris%20semi%20d%C3%A9sertique
correct
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Près des tchernozems se placent [...] "les sols gris semi désertiques ou sierozems" (Soudan, Asie centrale): très pauvres en humus, couche supérieure plus claire que le reste. 2, record 7, French, - sierozem
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencia del suelo
- Geología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- sierozem
1, record 7, Spanish, sierozem
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suelo isohúmico de zonas áridas, muy calizo y probe en materia orgánica. 1, record 7, Spanish, - sierozem
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-02-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Ecology (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- vegetation structure
1, record 8, English, vegetation%20structure
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The structure of the vegetation in terms of layers, heights and spacing between trees. 2, record 8, English, - vegetation%20structure
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The vegetation structure for each stratum is defined by describing the vegetation in terms of the growth form, height and cover(e. g. vegetation which is shrub, less than 2 m in height, with foliage cover 10-30% is classed as ’open shrubland’ under the National Vegetation Information System structural formation nomenclature). 3, record 8, English, - vegetation%20structure
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Écologie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- structure de la vegetation
1, record 8, French, structure%20de%20la%20vegetation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disposition, répartition verticale et inclinaison plus ou moins régulière des tiges et surtout des feuilles d'un couvert végétal constitué d'une ou de plusieurs espèces. 1, record 8, French, - structure%20de%20la%20vegetation
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La structure de la végétation joue un grand rôle dans l'absorption du rayonnement solaire par les plantes. 1, record 8, French, - structure%20de%20la%20vegetation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Botánica
- Ecología (Generalidades)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- estructura de la vegetación
1, record 8, Spanish, estructura%20de%20la%20vegetaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-01-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Silviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- physiognomic subclass
1, record 9, English, physiognomic%20subclass
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A level in the classification hierarchy determined by the predominant leaf phenology of classes defined by tree, shrub, or dwarf shrub stratum(evergreen, deciduous, mixed evergreen-deciduous) and the average vegetation height for the herbaceous stratum(tall, medium, short). 1, record 9, English, - physiognomic%20subclass
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Different variables are applied to this hierarchical level in the sparsely vegetated class. 1, record 9, English, - physiognomic%20subclass
Record 9, Key term(s)
- physiognomic sub-class
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Sylviculture
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sous-classe physionomique
1, record 9, French, sous%2Dclasse%20physionomique
proposal, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classement physionomique des groupements végétaux : classement fondé sur l'aspect général du groupement : bois, landes, marécages, cultures, etc. 2, record 9, French, - sous%2Dclasse%20physionomique
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
physionomie de la végétation : Aspect relatif de la phytocénose donné par la forme biologique dominante. Elle est étroitement liée à la formation végétale. 3, record 9, French, - sous%2Dclasse%20physionomique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-12-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
- Ecosystems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- deciduous cover
1, record 10, English, deciduous%20cover
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vegetation class in which 75 percent or more of the diagnostic vegetation is made up of tree or shrub species that shed foliage simultaneously in response to an unfavorable season. 2, record 10, English, - deciduous%20cover
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
- Écosystèmes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- couvert de feuillus caduques
1, record 10, French, couvert%20de%20feuillus%20caduques
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couvert d'une forêt composé de 75 % ou plus d'essences à feuilles caduques. 1, record 10, French, - couvert%20de%20feuillus%20caduques
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-12-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ecosystems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- desert shrub
1, record 11, English, desert%20shrub
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A shrub that is adapted to environments of little rainfall. 2, record 11, English, - desert%20shrub
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lower badlands are almost devoid of vegetation; desert shrub species such as sagebrush, rabbitbrush, and shadscale grow in the higher areas. 3, record 11, English, - desert%20shrub
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Écosystèmes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- formation steppique arbustive
1, record 11, French, formation%20steppique%20arbustive
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-02-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- stony lichen heath 1, record 12, English, stony%20lichen%20heath
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A class of sell-fields [sic] or rock deserts, of stony lichen heaths, and of dwarf shrub lichen heaths have been used to describe the vegetation of Baffin Island. 1, record 12, English, - stony%20lichen%20heath
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- lande rocheuse à lichens 1, record 12, French, lande%20rocheuse%20%C3%A0%20lichens
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1983-02-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- dwarf shrub lichen heath 1, record 13, English, dwarf%20shrub%20lichen%20heath
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A class of sell-fields [sic] or rock deserts, of stony lichen heaths, and of dwarf shrub lichen heaths have been used to describe the vegetation of Baffin Island. 1, record 13, English, - dwarf%20shrub%20lichen%20heath
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- lande à lichens buissonnants 1, record 13, French, lande%20%C3%A0%20lichens%20buissonnants
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


