Blackbrush

/ˈblækˌbrʌʃ/ noun

Definition

A hardy desert shrub with dark-colored branches, found in the southwestern United States.

Etymology

Compound of 'black' and 'brush' (Old English 'brysce'). Named for its dark-colored branches and brush-like appearance.

Kelly Says

Blackbrush is so efficient at surviving the Mojave Desert that it creates its own ecosystem—it shades the soil, lowers temperatures, and allows other plants to grow underneath in its microclimate.

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