spicebush
- noun
- /ˈspaɪsˌbʌʃ/
- US
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- While he waited, he regarded a spicebush just on the other side of the fence, ice beginning to cling to the red berries.
- spicebush swallowtail
Examples
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During the hike, we admired the aromatic spicebush, which was in full bloom with beautiful yellow flowers.
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Sassafras and Spicebush twigs and root.
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The spicebush is known for its fragrant leaves and vibrant berries, making it a popular choice for gardens.
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The spicebush thrives in shady areas of the woods and is often surrounded by other native plants.
Synonyms
A shrub with fragrant leaves and bark, yellow flowers, and red or yellow berries
A small shrub with fragrant leaves, yellow flowers, and red or yellow berries
A small bush that loses its leaves each year with strong-smelling leaves, yellow flowers, and red or yellow berries
A small bush from eastern North America with leaves that have a strong smell and red or yellow berries
A bush that loses its leaves in winter with fragrant leaves, yellow flowers, and red or yellow berries
A spreading shrub from the western United States with brown fragrant flowers
Compounds
A small bush that loses its leaves each year with strong-smelling leaves, yellow flowers, and red or yellow berries
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Spicebush is a simple English name made of spice ('a strong taste or smell used in cooking') and bush ('a small tree or shrub'). The plant got this name because its leaves, flowers, and berries often smell like spice, so the word tells you what the plant is.
