abutilon theophrasti

noun

Meaning

An annual herbaceous plant in the mallow family, native to Southern Asia, known for its heart-shaped leaves and yellow flowers, often considered a significant agricultural weed.

Examples

  • The farmer spent the entire morning pulling abutilon theophrasti from the edge of the cornfield.
  • Research shows that abutilon theophrasti can significantly reduce crop yields if left unchecked in soybean fields.

Synonyms: velvetleaf, butterprint, piemarker, weed