clearweed

clearweed
/klear"weed'/, n.
a plant, Pilea pumila, of the nettle family, having drooping, green flower clusters and smooth stems. Also called richweed.
[1815-25, Amer.; CLEAR + WEED1; so called from its translucent leaves and stems]

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