greasewood.
Spiny shrubs containing oil, of the genus Sarcobatus, native to the United States, especially Sarcobatus vermiculatus.
Meaning & usage
Spiny shrubs containing oil, of the genus Sarcobatus, native to the United States, especially Sarcobatus vermiculatus.
Any of several other North American desert shrubs with glossy or resinous leaves in several species. including: Adenostoma fasciculatum (chamise).
Any of several other North American desert shrubs with glossy or resinous leaves in several species. including: Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom)
Any of several other North American desert shrubs with glossy or resinous leaves in several species. including: Glossopetalon spinescens (spiny greasewood, Nevada greasewood).
Any of several other North American desert shrubs with glossy or resinous leaves in several species. including: Gutierrezia spp. (broomweed, snakeweeds, matchweeds).
Any of several other North American desert shrubs with glossy or resinous leaves in several species. including: Larrea tridentata (creosote bush).
Where this word comes from
From grease + wood.
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