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bitterweed

Bitterweed (noun) means any plant in the genus Ambrosia, especially Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed).

noun
1
Any plant in the genus Ambrosia, especially Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed).
2
The plant Helenium amarum (yellow sneezeweed).
3
Parthenium hysterophorus (false ragweed)
4
Artemisia tripartita subsp. tripartita (syn. Artemisia trifida; threetip sagebrush)
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Etymology

From bitter + weed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of bitterweed?

"bitterweed" (noun) means any plant in the genus Ambrosia, especially Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed).

What are the different meanings of bitterweed?

"bitterweed" has 3 main meanings: 1. Any plant in the genus Ambrosia, especially Ambrosia artemisiifolia (common ragweed); 2. The plant Helenium amarum (yellow sneezeweed); 3. Parthenium hysterophorus (false ragweed).

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