1. any of various plants believed to be remedies for snakebites or resembling snakes in appearance
2. a weedy plant with small white flowers that grows in dry areas of western North America
Usage: botanical

Examples

• The rancher pointed out patches of snakeweed growing along the fence line.
• Native Americans traditionally used snakeweed as a medicinal herb.
• Snakeweed can be toxic to livestock if consumed in large quantities.
• The botanist identified several species of snakeweed in the desert ecosystem.
• Snakeweed blooms with tiny white flowers in late summer.
• Cattle ranchers often consider snakeweed a troublesome weed in pastures.