bearbush

/ˈbɛrbʌʃ/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Heliotropium, with yellow or blue flowers, often found in dry areas.

“The hikers spotted a cluster of bearbush on the rocky outcropping.”

2. noun

In Australia, a dense shrub, particularly Acacia saligna, that is often associated with bears or is said to have been a food source for bears.

“The Indigenous Australians used the leaves of the bearbush for medicinal purposes.”

Synonyms

  • bear-plant
  • heliotrope

Antonyms

  • deserted land
  • flower-free area