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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of numerous species of plants with button-like flowers, especially:; Any of several plants of the genera Diodia and Hexasepalum (syn. Diodella), of the madder family.
2. 2
   Any of numerous species of plants with button-like flowers, especially:; False buttonweed (Spermacoce spp.).
3. 3
   Any of numerous species of plants with button-like flowers, especially:; Velvetleaf, Indian mallow (Abutilon theophrasti).
4. 4
   Any of numerous species of plants with button-like flowers, especially:; Certain knapweeds (Centaurea spp.).
5. 5
   Any of numerous species of plants with button-like flowers, especially:; Clustered bluet (Oldenlandia uniflora).

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6. 6
   Any of numerous species of plants with button-like flowers, especially:; Dwarf mallow, common mallow (Malva neglecta).
7. 7
   Any of numerous species of plants with button-like flowers, especially:; Water buttons (Cotula spp.).

Synonyms

All synonyms

velvetleafvelvetleaf

Etymology

From button + weed.

Related phrases

Iridescent buttonweedVirginia buttonweedannual buttonweedfalse buttonweedfeathery buttonweedrough buttonweedseaside buttonweedslender buttonweedstiff buttonweedtropical buttonweedfalse buttonweed

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