Rabbit Bush (Noun)
Meaning
Pleasantly aromatic shrub having erect slender flexible hairy branches and dense clusters of small yellow flowers covering vast areas of western alkali plains and affording a retreat for jackrabbits; source of a yellow dye used by the Navajo.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The arid western plains were dominated by vast expanses of rabbit bush, providing essential cover for native wildlife.
- As we walked through the alkali flats, the strong sweet scent of rabbit bush filled the air.
- Native American tribes had traditionally used the flowers from the rabbit bush to create a vibrant yellow dye.
- A haven for the endangered jackrabbit, the rabbit bush provided the necessary shelter and protection for the species to thrive.
- Rabbit bush was instrumental in defining the landscape of the American Southwest with its sprawling clusters and vibrant yellow hue.