baccharis

/bæˈkærɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of shrubs or small trees in the family Asteraceae, native to South America.

“The researcher studied the medicinal properties of Baccharis, which is commonly used in traditional medicine.”

Synonyms

  • Baccharis
  • dwarf silver bush
  • paperbush

Antonyms

  • evergreen tree
  • tropical plant