What is another word for greasewood?
Pronunciation: [ɡɹˈiːswʊd] (IPA) 
Greasewood is a common shrub found in arid regions, known for its oil-rich bark and stems that make it resistant to drought. This plant goes by many different names, depending on the region and the language. For example, in Spanish, it is known as creosote bush or gobernadora. In Hopi, it is called tsi:hu. Other synonyms include chaparral, drought bush, and greasy-bark. These names all refer to the same desert-adapted plant that has been used for thousands of years by indigenous people for medicine and food. Whatever you prefer to call it, greasewood is an important part of many desert ecosystems and an excellent example of nature's resilience.
