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richweed

American  
[rich-weed] / ˈrɪtʃˌwid /

noun

  1. clearweed.

  2. horse balm.

Etymology

Origin of richweed

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

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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.

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