sneezeweed

Helenium autumnale

Meaning

Noun

  • A plant of the genus Helenium, especially Helenium autumnale (species).
  • A plant of the genus Centipeda (genus); either of the species Centipeda cunninghami (species) or Centipeda minima (species), which induce sneezing and are known as a folk remedy for colds and allergic reactions.

Related

Similar words

  • scent weed

Origin

  • sneeze + weed.

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