sweatweed

/ˈswɛtwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant that grows in damp or boggy places and is often covered in small, sticky hairs that cause perspiration to dry quickly.

“The hikers had to navigate through a thick patch of sweatweed to reach the summit.”

2. noun

Any of various plants having leaves or stems that secrete a resinous or sticky substance.

“The botanist spent hours studying the unique properties of the sweatweed species in the greenhouse.”

Synonyms

  • sticky plant
  • stickyweed

Antonyms

  • dry plant
  • water-free plant