waxweed

/ˈwækswiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant of the genus Helenium, having yellow or white flowers and a waxy texture to its leaves.

“The hiker noticed a patch of waxweed blooming in the meadow.”

Synonyms

  • helenium
  • yellowtop

Antonyms

  • nitrogen-fixing plant
  • nitrogen-secreting plant