spicebush

• Arbusto caducifolio del este de Estados Unidos, conocido por sus hojas y corteza muy aromáticas, flores amarillas y bayas de color escarlata o amarillo; también se refiere a un arbusto aromático extendido del suroeste de Estados Unidos con flores pardas y fragantes.

A noun referring to a deciduous shrub native to the eastern United States, known for its highly aromatic leaves and bark, yellow flowers, and scarlet or yellow berries; also a straggling aromatic shrub of the southwestern United States with fragrant brown flowers.

1. Eastern SpicebushC1formalamerican

   A deciduous shrub native to eastern North America, known for its highly aromatic leaves and bark, yellow flowers, and bright red or yellow berries.

   Lindo benzoino oriental

   • The spicebush in the forest filled the air with a pleasant scent.
   • In early spring, the spicebush blooms with small yellow flowers.
   • Birds are attracted to the bright red berries of the spicebush.

2. Southwestern SpicebushC1formalamerican

   A straggling aromatic shrub found in the southwestern United States, characterized by fragrant brown flowers.

   Calycanthus occidentalis

   • The southwestern spicebush thrives in dry, rocky soils.
   • Its fragrant brown flowers appear in late summer.
   • Hikers often notice the unique aroma of the southwestern spicebush.