: a European yellow-flowered perennial Saint-John's-wort (Hypericum perforatum) that is naturalized in North America especially in rangelands

Word History

Etymology

Klamath (River)

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Klamath weed was in 1922

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“Klamath weed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Klamath%20weed. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.

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