Coville (Noun)
Meaning
Desert shrub of southwestern United States and New Mexico having persistent resinous aromatic foliage and small yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Coville was once used in traditional medicine by the Native American communities of the southwest United States.
- Coville, with its persistent resinous aromatic foliage, is an attractive addition to xeriscape gardens in arid regions.
- Coville grows in clusters of small yellow flowers that attract pollinators to the desert landscape.
- Coville, also known as Emory Dalea, is widely distributed throughout the Chihuahuan Desert region.
- The strong resinous scent of the Coville is often released when the leaves are crushed or bruised.