rosinweed
North American
noun
Any of various plants of the North American genus Silphium (family Asteraceae (Compositae)) which produce a fragrant resin, especially the compass-plant, S. laciniatum.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Jamestown (New York) Journal.
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