bitterbrush

/ˈbɪtərˌbrʌʃ/
noun
  1. A shrub native to western North America, with small yellow flowers and bitter-tasting leaves, often eaten by wildlife.
    • The hillside was covered with bitterbrush and sagebrush.
    • Bitterbrush is an important food source for mule deer.
    • Deer often browse on bitterbrush during the winter months.
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