Chamises

/tʃəˈmiːzɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chamise; multiple chamise plants or specimens.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'chamise,' maintaining Spanish etymological roots.

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Chamises are so efficient at surviving drought that they can thrive in California's Mediterranean climate where water availability drops to near-zero for eight months—their root systems can reach 30 feet deep!

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