capeweed
noun
often capitalized
1
: an archil lichen (Roccella tinctoria) abundant in the Cape Verde islands
2
[Cape of Good Hope + English weed]
: a low-growing yellow-flowered composite herb (Cryptostemma calendulacea) that is native to southern Africa but introduced into Australia and New Zealand where it is usually considered a troublesome weed
3
[Cape of Good Hope + English weed]
: cat's-ear
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“Capeweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capeweed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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