noun
- a North American shrub with aromatic leaves and bark, bearing small yellow flowers and red berries
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The spicebush grows naturally in moist woodland areas.
- Native Americans used spicebush berries as a seasoning.
- The yellow flowers of the spicebush bloom in early spring.
- Spicebush is an important host plant for certain butterfly species.
- The aromatic leaves of the spicebush release a pleasant fragrance when crushed.
- Wildlife often feeds on the red berries produced by the spicebush.