Matchweed (Noun)

Any of several plants of the genus Gutierrezia having tiny flower heads that resemble the heads of matches.

Nouns denoting plants.

The matchweed plant was a common sight in the dry, open fields of the western United States.
The tiny yellow flowers of the matchweed plant were almost invisible among the dense foliage.
The matchweed plant was often considered a weed by ranchers, as it competed with grasses for water and nutrients.
In the fall, the matchweed plant turned a golden brown color, adding a warm hue to the landscape.
The matchweed plant was a favorite of bees and butterflies, which were attracted to its tiny, match-like flowers.