Groundsel Bush (Noun)
Meaning
A shrub of salt marshes of eastern and south central North America and West Indies; fruit is surrounded with white plumelike hairy tufts.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The groundsel bush is a common sight in the salt marshes of the eastern United States, its white tufts of hair surrounding the fruit a distinctive feature.
- Groundsel bush is often found growing alongside other salt-tolerant plants in the marshes of the Gulf Coast.
- The groundsel bush is a shrub that thrives in the harsh conditions of the salt marsh, where other plants might struggle to survive.
- In the West Indies, the groundsel bush is a familiar sight in coastal wetlands, its plumelike tufts a striking feature of the landscape.
- The groundsel bush is a valuable part of the ecosystem in salt marshes, providing food and shelter for a variety of birds and small animals.