richweed

• Substantiv, das entweder eine aufrechte mehrjährige Pflanze mit gezähnten, zugespitzten Blättern und gelblichen Blüten im Osten der USA bezeichnet oder eine Pflanze der Gattung Pilea mit herabhängenden grünen Blütenständen und glatten, halbtransparenten Stängeln und Blättern.

A noun referring to either an erect perennial plant with serrate pointed leaves and yellowish flowers found in the eastern United States, or a plant of the genus Pilea with drooping green flower clusters and smooth translucent stems and leaves.

1. Collinsonia canadensisC2formalamericanscientific

   An erect perennial plant with strong-scented, serrate pointed leaves and a loose panicle of yellowish flowers, native to the eastern United States.

   Collinsonia canadensis

   • Richweed is commonly found in the woodlands of the eastern United States.
   • The serrate leaves of richweed give off a distinct lemon-like scent when crushed.
   • During late summer, richweed produces loose clusters of small, pale yellow flowers.

   Synonymehorseweedstone-rootstoneroot

2. Pilea pumilaC2formalamericanscientific

   A plant of the genus Pilea, characterized by drooping green flower clusters and smooth, translucent stems and leaves.

   Pilea pumila

   • Richweed, also known as clearweed, has translucent stems that are easily broken.
   • The drooping green flower clusters of richweed appear in the leaf axils.
   • This species of richweed thrives in moist, shaded areas along stream banks.

   Synonymeclearweed