buttonweed

noun

1

: a small troublesome weed (Diodia teres) with linear leaves and small flowers and fruits resembling buttons

2

: any of several plants of the genus Spermacoce (family Rubiaceae) of similar appearance to buttonweed

3

: indian mallow

4

: knapweed

5

: clustered bluet

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