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Added 10 October 2026

ragwort

/ˈɹæɡwəːt/ noun

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Any of a number of wild flowering plants with yellow flowers in the family Asteraceae, mostly belonging to Senecio and related genera.

Origin

From rag (referring to the ragged leaves) + wort.

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