1. Glabrous or pubescent evergreen shrub or tree of the genus Salvadora; twigs are fibrous and in some parts of the world are bound together in clusters and used as a toothbrush; shoots are used as camel fodder; plant ash provides salt
   "The toothbrush tree serves multiple purposes in traditional communities";
   - mustard tree, Salvadora persica

Derived forms: toothbrush trees

Type of: fruit tree

Part of: genus Salvadora, Salvadora

Encyclopedia: Toothbrush tree