noun
- Plural of flixweed; plants of the genus Descurainia, especially Descurainia sophia, characterized by small yellow flowers and finely divided leaves.
Usage: Chiefly botanical or regional usage; Also called herb sophia or tansy mustard
Examples
- The garden was overtaken by flixweeds during the dry season.
- Flixweeds are common weeds in disturbed areas and roadsides.
- The farmer pulled up several flixweeds from between the crop rows.
- Botanists identified the specimens as flixweeds based on their delicate leaf structure.