Brittle Bush (Noun)
Meaning
Fragrant rounded shrub of southwestern United States and adjacent Mexico having brittle stems and small crowded blue-green leaves and yellow flowers; produces a resin used in incense and varnish and in folk medicine.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The brittle bush shrub is known for its vibrant yellow flowers that bloom during the late winter months in the desert regions of southwestern United States.
- In folk medicine, the resin produced by the brittle bush is used to treat various health issues due to its antibacterial properties.
- The intricate small blue-green leaves of the brittle bush are a favorite amongst botanical artists due to their delicate nature.
- The fragrant resin of the brittle bush plant is often used as an ingredient in traditional incense recipes.
- After a dry spell the brittle stems of the brittle bush become highly flammable and increase the risk of wildfires in desert ecosystems.