wireweed

/ˈwaɪɹˌwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant (Polygonum lapathifolium) with leaves resembling dock leaves and a wiry stem with tiny yellow flowers.

“The invasive wireweed has overrun the local ecosystem, crowding out native species.”

Synonyms

  • Polygonum
  • Polygonum lapathifolium

Antonyms

  • native plant