velvetweed
/ˈvɛlvətˌwid/
noun
- A common name for several plants with soft, velvety leaves, especially those in the genus Abutilon or related species.
- Velvetweed grew wild along the roadside, its fuzzy leaves catching the morning dew.
- Some farmers consider velvetweed a nuisance, but others appreciate its medicinal uses.
- The gardener identified the plant as velvetweed because of its soft, hairy foliage.