Noun
understorey (plural understoreys)
(chiefly British spelling) Alternative spelling of understory
For example, in southwestern Australia Banksia often occurs as an understorey to forests of Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata), another species highly vulnerable to dieback. Source: Internet
Examples include the emergent, canopy, understorey and forest floor layers. Source: Internet
Woody rubiaceous shrubs constitute an important part of the understorey of low- and mid-altitude rainforests. Source: Internet