leadplant

• Ein Strauch, der auf sandigen Waldflächen und an Flussufern im Westen der USA wächst, mit grau behaarten gefiederten Blättern und unscheinbaren ährigen Blüten; er galt historisch als Anzeiger für Bleierzvorkommen.

A shrub native to sandy woodlands and stream banks of the western United States, with hoary pinnate leaves and dull-colored racemose flowers, historically believed to indicate the presence of lead ore.

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   A shrub of sandy woodlands and stream banks of western United States having hoary pinnate flowers and dull-colored racemose flowers; thought to indicate the presence of lead ore.

   Bleibusch, der Bleierz anzeigt

   • The leadplant is often found in sandy woodlands of the western United States.
   • Its hoary pinnate flowers are a distinctive feature of the leadplant.
   • Miners historically used the leadplant as a natural indicator of lead ore deposits.