goldenbush

• Sustantivo que designa una planta del género Haplopappus o cualquiera de los diversos arbustos muy ramificados de flores amarillas del género Chrysothamnus, nativos del oeste de Norteamérica.

A noun referring to a plant of the genus Haplopappus, or any of various much-branched yellow-flowered shrubs of the genus Chrysothamnus native to western North America.

1. Haplopappus genus plantC1formalamericanscientific

   A plant belonging to the genus Haplopappus, typically found in arid or semi-arid regions.

   Haplopappus, hierba de oro

   • The goldenbush is often studied for its adaptation to dry climates.
   • Several species of goldenbush are endemic to the southwestern United States.
   • The yellow blooms of the goldenbush attract many pollinators in the desert.
   • Botanists classify this goldenbush under the Haplopappus genus.

2. Chrysothamnus genus shrubC1formalamericanscientific

   Any of several much-branched shrubs of the genus Chrysothamnus, characterized by yellow flowers and native to western North America.

   Chrysothamnus, arbusto de flores amarillas

   • Goldenbush thrives in the rocky soils of western mountain slopes.
   • During late summer, the hillsides turn bright yellow from the flowering goldenbush.
   • Wildlife often uses goldenbush as a source of nectar and cover.
   • This particular goldenbush species is commonly found in the Great Basin region.