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richweed

richweed

9.9
A strong-smelling plant with pointed serrated leaves and loose clusters of yellow flowers
  • noun
  • US
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  • The forest floor was covered in richweed, with its serrated leaves and clusters of yellowish flowers adding beauty to the landscape.

Examples

  • The forest floor was covered in richweed, its yellowish flowers standing out among the greenery.

  • Gardeners appreciate richweed for its ability to attract pollinators in shady areas.

  • Botanists surveyed the area and noted a healthy population of richweed near the riverbank.

  • The richweed blooms beautifully in the summer.

  • Have you seen the richweed growing by the river?

  • Gardeners appreciate richweed for its ability to attract pollinators, making it a popular choice for shady garden areas.

  • Botanists surveyed the area and noted a healthy population of richweed, which is native to the eastern United States.

Synonyms

stone-root
vsrichweed
  • Specialized
9.9

A forest plant with strong-smelling leaves and yellow flowers

is the common, general name rather than the formal species label
horse balm
vsrichweed
  • US
9.9

A strong-smelling herb with pointed toothed leaves and small yellow flowers that lives many years

is the regional or different common name for the same plant
stone root
vsrichweed
  • US
9.9

A strong-smelling upright plant with toothed leaves and yellow flowers

is a broader common term without focusing on upright growth
Collinsonia canadensis
vsrichweed
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant in the mint family that lives for many years and has toothed leaves and yellow flowers

uses the everyday name focused on appearance and scent
stoneroot
vsrichweed
  • Specialized
9.9

A plant that lives for several years with toothed pointed leaves and loose groups of yellow flowers

highlights the strong scent as a defining feature

Surface Forms

richweed singular
richweeds plural

Morphology

richweed = rich + weed (semi-transparent) = rich + weed

The components 'rich' and 'weed' are recognizable, but the compound is a lexicalized plant name referring to particular species and its exact referent is not fully predictable from the parts.

Etymology

Richweed is simply made from the parts rich ('plentiful') and weed ('wild plant'), which makes a quick image of a strong, fragrant plant with lots of yellow flowers. So the name helps you remember this perennial that grows well in rich spots and often attracts pollinators.