soapweed

/soʊpˈwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a North American plant (Sassia trinerva or Chrysothamnus nauseosus, especially the latter) with yellow or white flowers, used in making soap

“The soapweed was used by Native Americans to create a natural soap for cleaning.”

Synonyms

  • greasewood
  • soapbush

Antonyms

  • arid
  • dryland