Ragweed Definition

ragweed
noun
  1. widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity
  2. any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma

"Ragweed" in song lyrics

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  • "cross canadian ragweed"
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  • "more pics of cross canadian ragweed"
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