1. Viscid evergreen shrub of western United States with white to deep lilac flowers; the sticky aromatic leaves are used in treating bronchial and pulmonary illnesses
   "Native Americans traditionally used yerba santa to treat respiratory problems";
   - Eriodictyon californicum

1. The legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
   - Santa Claus, Kriss Kringle [US], Father Christmas [Brit], Saint Nicholas, Saint Nick, St. Nick

Type of: bush, imaginary being, imaginary creature, patron saint, shrub

Part of: Eriodictyon, genus Eriodictyon

Encyclopedia: Yerba santa