noun
- Plural of deerweed; plants of the genus Acmispon (formerly Lotus) with small leaves and yellow flowers, native to western North America.
Usage: Botanical term; Often used in ecological and horticultural contexts
Examples
- The hillside was dotted with deerweeds during the spring bloom.
- Deerweeds are drought-tolerant plants commonly found in California chaparral.
- Wildlife managers plant deerweeds to provide forage for deer and other herbivores.
- The bright yellow flowers of deerweeds attract native pollinators.
- Deerweeds thrive in sandy and rocky soils with minimal water.