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Definition of Gumweed
1. Noun. Any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock.
Group relationships: Genus Grindelia, Grindelia
Specialized synonyms: Grindelia Robusta, Curlycup Gumweed, Grindelia Squarrosa
Generic synonyms: Herb, Herbaceous Plant
Definition of Gumweed
1. a plant covered with a gummy substance [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gumweed
Literary usage of Gumweed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Daily Word Problems: Student Practice Books by Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (2007)
"Maria found 17 gumweed, 33 black-eyed Susans, 27 common milkweed, 42 prairie
rose, and 29 Indian paintbrush. How many more prairie rose and black-eyed ..."
2. A Manual of Weeds: With Descriptions of All the Most Pernicious and by Ada Eljiva Georgia (1914)
"Other English names: gumweed, Scaly Grindelia. Time of bloom: June to September.
Seed-time: July to October. Range: Illinois and Minnesota to the ..."
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