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sand sage

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sand sage has 1 sense
  1. sand sage, silvery wormwood, Artemisia filifolia - silver-haired shrub of central and southern United States and Mexico; a troublesome weed on rangelands
    --1 is a kind of sagebrush, sage brush
    --1 is a member of genus Artemisia

Definitions from the Web

Sand Sage

Definition

Sand sage refers to a shrub species native to the arid regions of North America. It is scientifically known as Artemisia filifolia and is characterized by its grey-green color and finely divided leaves.

Senses

Noun sense 1:

A shrub species, also known as Artemisia filifolia, native to arid regions of North America and often found growing in sandy soils.

Sample sentences:

1. The sand sage is well-adapted to survive in the harsh desert climate.

2. We saw a beautiful sand sage bush while hiking in New Mexico.

3. Sand sage is commonly used for erosion control due to its deep roots.

Noun sense 2:

A colloquial term for a wise or knowledgeable individual, often used in specific local contexts.

Sample sentences:

1. In our small town, everybody knew Old John as the sand sage of gardening.

2. The old fisherman acted as the sand sage to the young newcomers, guiding them through the tricks of the trade.

3. My grandmother was considered the sand sage of family recipes.

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