ragweed

(noun)

noun

1. widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity

Similar word(s): ragwort

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, bitterweed

Definition categories: plant, weed