Poor Robin's plantain
noun
the rattlesnake weed, Hieracium venosum.
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Also called Robin's plantain.
Origin of Poor Robin's plantain
An Americanism dating back to 1770–80; origin uncertain
Words nearby Poor Robin's plantain
poor mouth, poor rate, poor relation, Poor Richard's Almanac, Poor Richard's Almanack, Poor Robin's plantain, poor-spirited, poort, poor taste, in, poortith, poor white
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