Definition
butterweed
noun
- A North American wildflower (genus Senecio) with yellow flowers and smooth, waxy leaves, commonly found in moist meadows and along roadsides.
Usage: Also called golden ragwort or life-root.; Primarily a botanical and regional term.
Examples
- The meadow was dotted with butterweed in early spring.
- Butterweed thrives in wet, marshy areas throughout the eastern United States.
- The bright yellow flowers of butterweed attract pollinators.
- Gardeners sometimes cultivate butterweed for its cheerful blooms.
- Native Americans used butterweed in traditional remedies.