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单词 brittlebush
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Definition of brittlebush in English:

brittlebush

noun
  • Any of several plants of the genus Encelia (family Asteraceae (Compositae)), comprising low-growing, drought tolerant shrubs of arid areas of southern America and Mexico; now especially E. farinosa, which has silvery foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in William Hornaday (1854–1937).

Definition of brittlebush in US English:

brittlebush

noun
  • Any of several plants of the genus Encelia (family Asteraceae (Compositae)), comprising low-growing, drought tolerant shrubs of arid areas of southern America and Mexico; now especially E. farinosa, which has silvery foliage and bright yellow flowers.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in William Hornaday (1854–1937).

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