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Definition of flixweed in English: flixweednounˈflɪkswiːdˈflikswēd mass nounA Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and finely divided leaves, which was formerly thought to cure dysentery. Descurainia sophia, family Cruciferae Example sentencesExamples - Flixweed flourishes in full sun, mesic to dry conditions, and almost any kind of soil.
- Flixweed is a vigorous plant and a prolific seed producer, enabling it to be highly competitive to desirable plant species.
Origin Late 16th century: from obsolete flix (variant of flux) + weed. Definition of flixweed in US English: flixweednounˈflikswēd A Eurasian plant with small yellow flowers and finely divided leaves, formerly thought to cure dysentery. Descurainia sophia, family Brassicaceae Example sentencesExamples - Flixweed is a vigorous plant and a prolific seed producer, enabling it to be highly competitive to desirable plant species.
- Flixweed flourishes in full sun, mesic to dry conditions, and almost any kind of soil.
Origin Late 16th century: from obsolete flix (variant of flux) + weed. |