A majority of American women have used them in the home.
Nearly every science student has used one in the laboratory.
The shape is functional and the name is simple description. However, not all bottlebrushes are created equal.
Consider this lovely specimen of Bottlebrush Buckeye. Each flower is the correct size and shape to clean a baby bottle or graduated cylinder.
I’m not going to try it. Too soft. Too many petals/bristles left behind in the bottom of the container.
Instead I’m going to admire, photograph, and wish the honeybees good harvest.