tallowweed

/ˈtæloʊˌwɛd/

Definitions

1. noun

A perennial herb of the genus Malacothamnus, especially Malacothamnus fasciculatus, native to western North America, with clusters of small white flowers and a waxy coating on its leaves.

“The hike through the desert revealed a large patch of tallowweed that attracted several species of pollinators.”

Synonyms

  • malacothamnus
  • wild honey bush

Antonyms

  • tallow-free plant