- neckweed
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: so called from its use for treating scrofula: an American speedwell (Veronica peregrina)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
neckweed
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Neckweed — Neck weed , n. (Bot.) (a) An American annual weed ({veronica peregrina}), with small white flowers and a roundish pod. (b) The hemp; so called as furnishing ropes for hanging criminals. Dr. Prior. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
veronica peregrina — Neckweed Neck weed , n. (Bot.) (a) An American annual weed ({veronica peregrina}), with small white flowers and a roundish pod. (b) The hemp; so called as furnishing ropes for hanging criminals. Dr. Prior. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Veronica peregrina L. — Symbol VEPE2 Common Name neckweed Botanical Family Scrophulariaceae … Scientific plant list
Veronica peregrina L. ssp. peregrina — Symbol VEPEP Common Name neckweed Botanical Family Scrophulariaceae … Scientific plant list
Veronica peregrina — ID 87564 Symbol Key VEPE2 Common Name neckweed Family Scrophulariaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA … USDA Plant Characteristics
Veronica peregrina ssp. peregrina — ID 87565 Symbol Key VEPEP Common Name neckweed Family Scrophulariaceae Category Dicot Division Magnoliophyta US Nativity Native to U.S. US/NA Plant Yes State Distribution AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN … USDA Plant Characteristics
