Word Type

Noun

The word "brittlestem" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

chestnut brittlestem clustered brittlestem common stump brittlestem conical brittlestem dune brittlestem medusa brittlestem pale brittlestem petticoat brittlestem red edge brittlestem rootlet brittlestem solitary brittlestem spotted brittlestem spring brittlestem yellowfoot brittlestem

Derived From

brittle stem

Related Terms

annual forb north america perennial psathyrotes southwestern subshrub

Synonym Network

turtleback

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