chaffweed
/ˈtʃæfˌwid/
noun
- A small, low-growing plant with tiny white or pink flowers, often found in sandy or disturbed soil.
- The botanist identified the tiny plant as chaffweed due to its small, star-shaped flowers.
- Chaffweed is often considered a weed in gardens because it spreads quickly.
- The hiker noticed chaffweed growing along the edge of the trail.