badgerbrush

/ˈbædʒərˌbrʌʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A thorny shrub (Moneses uniflora) with small yellow flowers, found in wet places, especially in North America.

“The botanist noted the unique badgerbrush growing near the pond.”

2. noun

A thorny shrub (Ceanothus spp.), especially the New Jersey tea or mountain whitethorn, found in western North America.

“The hikers had to navigate through the dense badgerbrush on their way to the summit.”

Synonyms

  • prickly bush
  • thorny shrub

Antonyms

  • smooth shrub
  • soft plant