bitterweed

(noun)

noun

1. widespread European weed with spiny tongue-shaped leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in United States

Similar word(s): bugloss, oxtongue

Definition categories: plant, weed

2. any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma

Similar word(s): ambrosia, ragweed

Definition categories: plant, weed