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brittle bush

/ˈbrɪtəl bʊʃ/

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/ˈbrɪtəl bʊʃ/formalscientific
  • ruРаспространенное название пустынного кустарника (Encelia farinosa), произрастающего на юго-западе США и севере Мексики, известного своими ломкими стеблями и ярко-желтыми цветами.

A common name for a desert shrub (Encelia farinosa) native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its brittle stems and bright yellow flowers.

  1. Desert shrubC1formalamerican

    A common name for Encelia farinosa, a fast-growing, short-lived shrub native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, known for its brittle stems and bright yellow flowers.

    ruПустынный кустарник

    • The brittle bush blooms profusely after the winter rains.
    • Hikers often see brittle bush covering the desert slopes.
    • The stems of the brittle bush snap easily, giving it its name.