brittlebush
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of brittlebush
1905–10, brittle + bush 1, so called from the texture of its leaves
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At Anza Borrego Desert State Park, brittlebush and other species of desert shrubs have bloomed, and the colorful Montezuma Grade is expected to appear when there’s more warm weather.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2024
Other recent blooms include a native grass called needle grama, brittle creosote, desert senna, Acton encelia or brittlebush, and big galleta grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2021
We put down the gear and wandered out among the creosote and brittlebush.
From New York Times ● Mar. 24, 2016
About a year ago, Dr. Bonner and his assistant gathered fallen leaves from under a brittlebush, spread them around the stems of potted tomato plants, and sprinkled them with water.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dr. James Frederick Bonner of Caltech has now found out how the brittlebush keeps itself exclusive.
From Time Magazine Archive
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