richweed

American

[rich-weed] / ˈrɪtʃˌwid /

noun

clearweed.
horse balm.

Etymology

Origin of richweed

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65; rich + weed ¹

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richweed

Here are some of them: peas and vetches, and some kinds of beans, violets, balsams, wood sorrel, geranium, castor bean, some of the mustards and cresses and their cousins, Alfilerilla, richweed, Pilea, witch-hazel, and others.

From Seed Dispersal by W. J. (William James) Beal

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