clammyweed

Definitions of clammyweed
  1. noun
    strong-scented herb common in southern United States covered with intermixed gland and hairs
    synonyms: Polanisia dodecandra, Polanisia graveolens
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    type of:
    herb, herbaceous plant
    a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
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