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Chrysothamnus

Chrysothamnus

9.9
A low, branching shrub with yellow flowers that grows in western North America and is often called rabbitbrush
  • noun
  • /ˌkraɪsəˈθæmnəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The dry plains were dotted with Chrysothamnus in full yellow bloom.

Examples

  • Many birds nest among the branches of Chrysothamnus shrubs.

  • Botanists studied the impact of grazing on local Chrysothamnus populations.

  • The Chrysothamnus plant thrives in arid regions.

  • Many Chrysothamnus species are important for local wildlife.

  • The dry plains were dotted with Chrysothamnus in full yellow bloom.

  • Many birds nest among the branches of Chrysothamnus shrubs.

  • The Chrysothamnus plant thrives in arid regions.

Synonyms

rabbit bush
vsChrysothamnus
  • US
8.9

A scented shrub with many small yellow flowers that people use to make yellow dye

is the broader genus term covering such low branching shrubs in western North America
rabbit brush
vsChrysothamnus
  • US
9.6

A shrub with thin hairy branches and bright yellow flowers that smells nice and grows on western plains

is the scientific genus grouping those low western shrubs rather than one common name

Compounds

Chrysothamnus nauseosus
  • Specialized
9.9

A small scented bush with thin hairy branches and yellow flower clusters that grows in dry western North America

Surface Forms

Chrysothamnus singular
Chrysothamnuses plural

Etymology

Chrysothamnus comes from Greek parts chrysos 'gold' and thamnos 'bush'. So it literally means 'golden bush', a helpful image for the yellow, shrub-like rabbitbrush.