desmanthus

/dɛzˈmænθəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A small shrub of the genus Desmanthus, native to North America, characterized by clusters of small white or pink flowers.

“The desmanthus bloomed along the roadside, adding a pop of color to the otherwise dull landscape.”

Synonyms

  • heliotropium
  • wild heliotrope

Antonyms

  • invasive weed