broomweed
noun
1
: an herb (Scoparia dulcis) of the family Scrophulariaceae with small whitish flowers that grows in waste places in tropical and subtropical regions
called also sweet broomweed
2
: a tropical American herb (Corchorus siliquosus) used for making brooms
3
: any of several tropical plants of the genera Sida and Triumfetta used for broommaking
4
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“Broomweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/broomweed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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