spekboom

/ˈspɛk.buːm/

Definitions

1. noun

A fast-growing succulent shrub native to South Africa, often used for erosion control and as a carbon sink.

“The farmer used spekboom to stabilize the soil on the hillsides of his farm.”

Synonyms

  • erosion-control plant
  • succulent

Antonyms

  • invasive species
  • weed