orange hawkweed

noun

: a European hawkweed (Pilosella aurantiaca) that has flower heads with bright orange-red rays and is a troublesome weed especially in northeastern North America

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

orange hawkweed

noun

: a European hawkweed that has bright orange-red flower heads and is a troublesome weed in northeastern North America