sagebrush
/ˈseɪdʒˌbrʌʃ/
noun
- A bushy plant with silvery leaves and a strong smell, common in dry areas of western North America.
- The desert landscape was covered in sagebrush as far as the eye could see.
- Ranchers often use sagebrush as shelter for their livestock during storms.
- The strong scent of sagebrush filled the air after the rain.