wormweed

/ˈwɜrmˌwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

A plant, especially a member of the genus Senecio, with leaves that are infested by caterpillars or other small worms.

“The field was overgrown with wormweed, which attracted various species of butterflies.”

Synonyms

  • caterpillar plant
  • ragwort

Antonyms

  • caterpillar-resistant plant
  • pesticide-free plant