cudweed
/ˈkʌdwiːd
/noun [mass noun]
A plant of the daisy family, with hairy or downy leaves and inconspicuous flowers.
- Genera Gnaphalium and Filago, family Compositae.
- Cheyenne furthermore obtained a dye from cudweed to rub upon their bodies as protection in battle.
- Lowland cudweed may be found in low moist places such as along streams puddles, and in dried vernal pools.
Origin
Mid 16th century: from cud + weed, said to be given to cattle who had lost their cud.