Tarweed (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Tarweed plants are commonly found growing in coastal scrublands and grasslands along the Pacific coast of North America.
- The tarweed's sticky resin is used by some Native American tribes to make medicinal ointments.
- Tarweed is sometimes used as a ground cover in dry gardens due to its low water requirements and tolerance for poor soil.
- Hikers often complain about getting tarweed's sticky sap on their clothes and skin as it seems to cling to anything that touches it.
- In the wild, tarweed seeds are scattered by the wind and can travel long distances before finding a suitable spot to germinate.
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Meaning 2
Any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.