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Larrea

Larrea

9.9
A group of evergreen shrubs that grow in South America and the southwestern United States, like the creosote bush
  • noun
  • /ləˈriːə/
  • Specialized
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  • The Larrea genus includes the well-known creosote bush.

Examples

  • Larrea is a dominant shrub in the deserts of the southwestern United States.

  • Many plant biologists study Larrea to understand adaptation to arid environments.

  • The Larrea plant thrives in arid environments.

  • Many Larreae are found in the deserts of the southwestern United States.

  • Larrea is often found in dry areas, where it can survive with little water.

  • The Larrea shrub is also known for emitting a unique odor when its leaves are crushed.

  • Researchers are examining how Larrea adapts to extreme heat in desert climates.

Synonyms

creosote bush
vsLarrea
  • US
1 9.8

A desert shrub with sticky leaves that have a strong smell and small yellow flowers

is a genus that also includes species in South America

Compounds

Larrea tridentata
  • Specialized
9.9

A desert shrub with small yellow flowers, commonly called the creosote bush

Surface Forms

Larrea singular
Larreas plural

Etymology

Larrea is a Spanish family name that became the scientific name for a group of creosote bushes. Botanists often name plants after people to honor them, so Larrea helps you remember this word is the proper name for that kind of shrub.