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Cankerweed (Noun)

Meaning

Herb of northeastern North America having drooping clusters of yellowish-white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Prenanthes.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Cankerweed is a common sight in the forests of northeastern North America, its delicate white flowers drooping from slender stems.
  • The hikers had to navigate through thick patches of cankerweed as they made their way through the dense underbrush.
  • In some botanical classifications, cankerweed is grouped together with other plants in the genus Prenanthes.
  • Cankerweed is often found growing in association with other woodland plants, such as ferns and wild ginger.
  • The drooping clusters of yellowish-white flowers on the cankerweed plant made it a favorite among local beekeepers.

Synonyms

  • Nabalus Alba
  • White Lettuce
  • Prenanthes Alba

Hypernyms

  • Rattlesnake Root
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