greenweed
- noun
- UK
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- The fields were dotted with greenweed, its yellow blossoms bright against the grass.
Examples
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Gardeners sometimes plant greenweed as a hardy ornamental shrub.
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In some areas, greenweed is considered an invasive weed.
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Look at the greenweed in the park!
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The greenweed blooms beautifully in spring.
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The garden was filled with greenweed, showcasing its vibrant yellow flowers throughout the summer.
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Many local gardeners cultivate greenweed for its bright yellow blooms and durability in various soils.
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As I walked through the meadow, I noticed how much greenweed has spread, its clusters of yellow flowers painting the landscape.
Synonyms
A small shrub from Europe and Asia with bright yellow flowers used to make dye
A small bush with groups of yellow flowers used to make yellow dye
A small shrub from Europe and Asia with bright yellow flowers used to make yellow dye
A small shrub with bright yellow flowers used to make dye and often seen as a weed
A small shrub with yellow flower clusters used to make dye and sometimes grown in gardens
A small shrub with bright yellow flowers often grown in gardens and once used to make yellow dye
Compounds
A small shrub from Europe and Asia with bright yellow flowers used to make yellow dye
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Greenweed comes from the simple English parts green and weed, meaning 'green' and 'wild or unwanted plant'. So the name fits a small green shrub that often grows like a wild plant and is seen as a weed.
