grindelia

/ˌɡrɪnˈdɛliə/

Definitions

1. noun

any of a genus (Grindelia) of composite plants of the western United States and Mexico, having yellow flowers and a bitter milky sap.

“The hiker had to be careful not to touch the grindelia plant, as its sap was known to cause skin irritation.”

Synonyms

  • ragweed
  • sagebrush

Antonyms

  • flower
  • herb