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butterweed

/ˈbʌt.ər.wiːd/

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noun

/ˈbʌt.ər.wiːd/formalamericanscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из нескольких желтоцветковых растений рода Packera, часто относимых к роду Senecio, включая американский крестовник.

A noun referring to any of several yellow-flowered plants of the genus Packera, often placed in genus Senecio, including American ragwort.

  1. American ragwortC2formalamericanscientific

    A yellow-flowered plant of the genus Packera, often found in North America.

    ruАмериканский крестовник

    • Butterweed blooms in early spring across the southern United States.
    • The field was covered in butterweed, creating a bright yellow carpet.
    • Farmers often consider butterweed a weed in pastures.
  2. Yellow-flowered plantC2formalscientific

    Any of several plants in the genus Packera (formerly placed in Senecio) with yellow flowers.

    ruЖелтоцветное растение

    • Butterweed is sometimes confused with goldenrod due to its similar color.
    • The plant known as butterweed thrives in moist, disturbed soils.
    • Botanists classify butterweed within the aster family.

    Synonymsgroundselragwort