a North American lauraceous shrub, Lindera benzoin, having yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and bark
spicebush in American English
(ˈspaɪsˌbʊʃ)
US
noun
1.
an aromatic E North American plant (Lindera benzoin) of the laurel family, with leathery leaves, small yellowish flowers, and red fruit formerly dried for use as a spice