tarweed (n.)

  1. any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America

  2. any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock

    [ Syn: gumweed , gum plant , rosinweed ]

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