witch's broom
Dense branch cluster
A witch's broom is an abnormal dense cluster of twigs or branches growing from a single point on a tree, caused by fungi, mites, or genetic mutation.
The tangled mass resembles a broom or nest lodged in the branches.
Also called witches' broom.
The old oak had a massive witch's broom near its crown.
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- black magicEvil supernatural practice
- hexMalevolent incantation
- tangleTwisted mass of strands
- blightPlant disease causing decay
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