noun
- plural of spicebush; aromatic shrubs of the laurel family, especially Lindera benzoin, native to eastern North America
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The spicebushes in the forest understory were beginning to bloom in early spring.
- Native spicebushes provide important habitat for wildlife.
- The gardener planted several spicebushes to attract butterflies.
- Spicebushes produce small yellow flowers before their leaves emerge.
- The aromatic leaves of spicebushes were once used as a spice substitute.
- Spicebushes thrive in moist, shaded woodland areas.