ghostweed

/ˈɡoʊstwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Grindelia, especially Grindelia camporum, having clusters of small yellow or yellowish flowers and a strong, bitter, and somewhat acrid taste.

“The botanist identified the ghostweed plant in the wild, warning the group of its potentially irritating properties.”

Synonyms

  • grindelia
  • ragweed

Antonyms

  • herb
  • wildflower