baccharoid

/bætˈkɑroʊɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

Resembling or characteristic of a Baccharis, a genus of shrubs in the sunflower family, especially in having small, white flowers in a flat-topped cluster.

“The baccharoid shrubs were a key feature in the prairie ecosystem.”

2. noun

A plant or shrub of the Baccharis genus, especially one with small, white flowers in a flat-topped cluster.

“The botanist identified the baccharoid plant as a rare species in the region.”

Synonyms

  • shrubby
  • sunflower-like

Antonyms

  • tree-like
  • woody