cankerweed

/ˈkæŋkərˌwid/
noun
  1. A common name for several plants, especially those in the genus Hieracium (hawkweeds), often considered weeds.
    • Cankerweed grew wild along the roadside, with its small yellow flowers.
    • The field was full of cankerweed and other invasive plants.
    • Farmers often try to remove cankerweed from their pastures.
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