ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1.
a. : a plant of the genus Sarcobatus ; especially : a low stiff shrub ( S. vermiculatus ) common in alkaline soils in the western U.S. — called also black greasewood
b. : any of several other shrubs of the family Chenopodiaceae that resemble greasewood: as
(1) : orache
(2) : hopsage
(3) : iodine bush
2. : either of two California shrubs:
a. : chamiso 1
b. : white sage e