crofton weed

noun

crof·​ton weed
ˈkrȯftən- also -räf-
often capitalized C
: an herb (Eupatorium riparium) native to the New World but now common in Australia that is a troublesome weed on rangelands

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“Crofton weed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crofton%20weed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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