1. Plural of buckbrush; shrubs or small trees of the genus Ceanothus, native to western North America, with small leaves and clusters of small flowers.
Usage: Regional; primarily used in botanical and ecological contexts; Also called California lilac or wild lilac

Examples

• The hillside was covered with buckbrushes that bloomed in late spring.
• Buckbrushes are important food sources for deer and other wildlife in the chaparral.
• The dense growth of buckbrushes helped prevent soil erosion on the steep slope.
• Native Americans used buckbrushes for various medicinal and practical purposes.
• In drought conditions, buckbrushes thrive better than many other shrub species.