ragwort

/'rægwə:t/

Thân thiện

A child picks a yellow ragwort flower in a sunny meadow.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A common European weed with yellow daisy-like flowers: "ragwort" refers to a widespread plant, often considered a weed, that produces clusters of small, bright yellow flowers resembling daisies.
   • A toxic plant harmful to livestock: It is noted for being poisonous, particularly to cattle and horses, if consumed in large quantities.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The field was covered in yellow ragwort.
  • Farmers must control ragwort because it is toxic to livestock.

Advanced Usage

• "Common ragwort": A frequent name for the most widespread species, or .
  • Common ragwort is a problem in many pastures.

Variants and Related Words

• Tansy ragwort: Another name for the same or a very similar species.
  • Tansy ragwort is an invasive species in some regions.

Synonyms

• Stinking willie: A regional common name for ragwort.
• Benweed: Another colloquial name used in some areas.

Notes on Meaning

• While often called a "weed," ragwort is also a native wildflower in its home range and provides nectar for some insects.
• The primary meaning centers on its identity as a yellow-flowered plant that is both widespread and toxic to grazing animals.

Học thuật

Noun

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

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• butterweed
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• ragweed
• benweed
• Senecio jacobaea