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tarweed

tar·weed

uncommon

noun

1.

any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America

2.

any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock

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From tar + weed.

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