Larrea (Noun)
Meaning
Xerophytic evergreen shrubs; South America to southwestern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The larrea, native to arid regions, thrives in xerophytic conditions, demonstrating resilience to water scarcity.
- Deserts across the southwestern United States to South America often feature dense stands of larrea.
- Dense clumps of spiny stems of larrea plants contribute to protection from extreme weather and animals.
- Flowers from the creosote bush or larrea provide the pollinators, primarily insects and bees, necessary food in areas.
- Tribal populations utilize multiple components of the evergreen larrea, having utilized plant elements medicinally and other traditional ways for many generations.