also called dittany, burning bush, or fraxinella (Dictamnus albus) ornamental, gland-covered perennial herb, of the rue family (Rutaceae), native to Eurasia. The flowers (white or pink) and the leaves give off a strong aromatic vapour which can be ignited, hence the names gas plant and burning bush.
GAS PLANT
Meaning of GAS PLANT in English
Britannica English vocabulary. Английский словарь Британика. 2012