ranstead

noun

ran·​stead

ˈranˌsted

variants or ramstead

-amˌ-

plural -s

: an erect perennial Old World toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) that bears racemes of pale yellow to citron yellow flowers with coppery markings and is naturalized in North America where it is sometimes a troublesome weed

Word History

Etymology

probably after Ranstead, 18th century American born in Wales

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