English Dictionary

greasewood

/ˈɡɹiːswʊd/

noun

Spiny shrubs containing oil, of the genus Sarcobatus, native to the United States, especially Sarcobatus vermiculatus. / Adenostoma fasciculatum (chamise). / Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom)

The greasewood is a spiny shrub that contains oil.

意味（1）

Spiny shrubs containing oil, of the genus Sarcobatus, native to the United States, especially Sarcobatus vermiculatus.

He worked his way north among the tall cactuses and greasewood, staying just out of sight of the railroad.

意味（2）

Adenostoma fasciculatum (chamise).

意味（3）

Baccharis sarothroides (desert broom)

意味（4）

Glossopetalon spinescens (spiny greasewood, Nevada greasewood).

意味（5）

Gutierrezia (snakeweeds, matchweeds).

意味（6）

Larrea tridentata (creosote bush).