chamiso

/tʃəˈmiːzoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A shrub (Chamaesyce artemisioides) of the Euphorbiaceae family native to the Americas, often found in coastal areas and sand dunes.

“The coastal landscape was dotted with chamiso, a hardy shrub that thrived in the salty environment.”

Synonyms

  • chamise
  • sand spurge

Antonyms

  • deciduous tree
  • tropical plant