What is the meaning of Hawkweed?

  • (n.) A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius).
  • (n.) A plant of the genus Hieracium; -- so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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