mayweed

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mayweed

A small mayweed grows beside the garden path.

Definition

Noun: 1. A widespread, strong-smelling weed with white-petaled flowers and a yellow center: Mayweed refers to a common type of weed, often found in fields and waste grounds, known for its pungent odor. Its flowers resemble small daisies, with white petals (ray florets) surrounding a central yellow disc.

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  • Botanical Context: In botanical terms, "mayweed" often specifically refers to plants within the genera or , particularly (scentless mayweed) or (stinking mayweed). The reference to a "rank smell" typically points to .
Variants and Related Words
  • Stinking Mayweed: A common name for , emphasizing its strong, disagreeable odor.
  • Scentless Mayweed: A common name for , a similar plant but without the strong smell.
  • Dog Fennel / Stinking Chamomile: Other regional common names for mayweed, especially .
Synonyms
  • Dog fennel
  • Stinking chamomile
  • Wild chamomile (Note: While similar in appearance, true chamomile has a pleasant aroma, unlike the typically foul-smelling mayweed.)
mayweed

A small mayweed grows beside the garden path.

Noun
  1. widespread rank-smelling weed having white-rayed flower heads with yellow discs

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