stoneweed

/ˈstoʊnˌwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of weed with spiny, prickly stems, often found in fields and roadsides.

“The farmer tried to clear the stoneweed from his fields, but it kept coming back.”

2. noun

A plant with thorny or spiny stems, typically of the genus Euphorbia.

“The stoneweed in the garden was causing trouble for the gardener with its sharp spines.”

Synonyms

  • nettles
  • thistle

Antonyms

  • clover
  • dandelion