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Wormseed (Noun)

Meaning

Rank-smelling tropical American pigweed.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • In some regions of the Caribbean, wormseed is considered a nuisance weed due to its overpowering odor and ability to outcompete native vegetation.
  • The distinctive scent of wormseed has been likened to a mix of garlic, sulfur, and decaying matter, making it a notoriously foul-smelling plant.
  • Farmers in tropical regions often take extra precautions to prevent wormseed from spreading across their fields, where its strong aroma can deter people and animals alike.
  • Wormseed has been naturalized in parts of Central and South America, where it thrives in disturbed soil and waste areas.
  • In some traditional medicine practices, wormseed is valued for its supposed antiseptic properties, despite its pungent aroma and noxious reputation.

Synonyms

  • Spanish Tea
  • American Wormseed
  • Mexican Tea
  • Chenopodium Ambrosioides

Hypernyms

  • Goosefoot
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