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nipplewort

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nip·ple·wort  (npl-wûrt, -wôrt)
n.
A European annual plant (Lapsana communis) naturalized in eastern North America, having a milky juice and small yellow flower heads.
[From its former use in folk medicine to treat breast tumors.]
nipplewort [ˈnɪpəlˌwɜːt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) an annual Eurasian plant, Lapsana communis, with pointed oval leaves and small yellow flower heads: family Asteraceae (composites)
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It will take so long because workers must return to pluck missed vines, new growth, and secondary waves of invasive weeds, such as nipplewort and herb Robert (aka "stinky Bob"), that sprout in newly cleared areas.
Neighbors open wallets to help beat back ivy at Hendricks by The Register-Guard (Eugene, OR)
The 'wort' part of a plant's name indicates that is was once well-known for its medicinal qualities - plants such as woundwort, milkwort, and nipplewort, for example.
A carpet of flowers; Down to earth with Mr Moon by South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales)
The pub's plus points - besides the views - are numerous including the early doors which has proved extremely popular with a select crew who gather every day at 11 for glugging and banter And it's fair to say that this is strictly a traditionalists' pub where the conversation and ale is lightly sprinkled by the occasional warble of the lesser-spotted nipplewort.
Quay to a perfect night of drinking; Pubs by Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England)
 
 
 
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