richweed

• Nom désignant soit une plante vivace dressée à feuilles dentées pointues et fleurs jaunâtres, présente dans l'est des États-Unis, soit une plante du genre Pilea à inflorescences vertes retombantes et tiges et feuilles lisses et semi-transparentes.

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.

   Collinsonie du Canada

   • 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.

   Synonymeshorseweedstone-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.

   Synonymesclearweed