Definition
brittlebushes
noun
- Plural of brittlebush; desert shrubs of the genus Encelia with brittle stems and yellow flowers, native to southwestern North America.
Usage: Botanical term; Common in arid and semi-arid regions
Examples
- The brittlebushes dotted the desert landscape with bright yellow blooms.
- Brittlebushes are well-adapted to drought conditions in the Southwest.
- The brittle stems of these brittlebushes break easily in strong winds.
- Hikers often see brittlebushes along trails in Arizona and California.
- Brittlebushes provide food and shelter for desert wildlife.