1. Any of various much-branched yellow-flowered shrubs of the genus Chrysothamnus; western North America
   "The goldenbush thrived in the arid desert landscape"
    
2. A plant of the genus Haplopappus
   "The goldenbush's bright yellow flowers lit up the dry hillside"

Derived forms: goldenbushes

Type of: bush, shrub, wild flower, wildflower

Part of: Chrysothamnus, genus Chrysothamnus, genus Haplopappus, Haplopappus

Encyclopedia: Goldenbush