Broom-weed (Noun)
Meaning
Annual of southwestern United States having rigid woody branches with sticky foliage and yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The arid landscape of the southwestern United States is home to the broom-weed, an annual with bright yellow flowers.
- Broom-weed is known to grow in dry areas and its sticky foliage makes it difficult for animals to feed on it.
- During the dry season, the broom-weed's woody branches provide a stark contrast to the barren landscape.
- The yellow flowers of the broom-weed bloom in late summer and are a welcome sight in the desert.
- Hikers in the southwestern United States should be aware of the sticky foliage of the broom-weed when traversing through dense areas.