Amorpha Canescens (Noun)
Meaning
Shrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; thought to indicate the presence of lead ore.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical guide listed Amorpha canescens as an indicator plant for lead deposits in the western United States.
- Hikers through the sandy woodlands of the Rocky Mountains often noticed the subtle presence of Amorpha canescens.
- Botanists searched for Amorpha canescens along stream banks, knowing it could signal hidden lead ore deposits.
- Miners relied on the presence of Amorpha canescens to identify potential sites for lead extraction in the region.
- During the expedition, the team made note of Amorpha canescens growing in areas with high levels of lead ore deposits.