Definitions

1. noun

A thorny, deciduous shrub or small tree (Vachellia farnesiana) native to the Americas, having small yellow flowers and pods that yield a fragrant gum.

“The desert landscape was dotted with huisache trees, their thorns a testament to their resilience.”

2. noun

In the southwestern United States, the huisache is often seen as a symbol of the wild, untamed land.

“The huisache represents the spirit of the American West, a place of rugged beauty and untamed freedom.”