butterweed
noun
but·ter·weed
ˈbə-tər-ˌwēd 
: any of several plants having yellow flowers or smooth soft foliage: such as
b
: any of several North American senecios (such as Senecio glabellus)
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The new islands are thick with black willows and, in spring, thigh-high butterweed topped with small yellow flowers.
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“Butterweed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/butterweed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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