capeweed

/kæpiːˈwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Arthrocnemum, especially A. subterminale, found in coastal areas of southern Africa.

“The coastal trail is overgrown with capeweed.”

2. noun

any of several related plants with similar characteristics.

“The beach was littered with different types of capeweed.”

Synonyms

  • coastal saltwort
  • glasswort

Antonyms

  • freshwater plant