Jacob's Staff (Noun)
Meaning
Desert shrub of southwestern United States and Mexico having slender naked spiny branches that after the rainy season put forth foliage and clusters of red flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Jacob's staff plant is a unique desert shrub that thrives in the arid regions of the southwestern United States and Mexico.
- During the dry season, the Jacob's staff appears as a thorny, lifeless branch, but after rainfall, it bursts into vibrant red flowers.
- The Jacob's staff is a popular choice for desert landscaping due to its striking appearance and low water requirements.
- In the wild, Jacob's staff can be found growing in clusters, its spiny branches tangled together for support.
- After a rare desert storm, the Jacob's staff transforms into a stunning display of red blooms, attracting pollinators from far and wide.