n. In botany: The Erechthites hieracifolia, a coarse annual composite of North America, so called from its appearing abundantly where clearings have recently been burned over.n. The great willow-herb, Epilobium angustifolium, for the same reason.n. The horseweed, Erigeron Canadensis.n. A species of plantain, Plantago media.n. The jimson-weed, Datura Stramonium; also, occasionally, D. Tatula.n. The wild lettuce, Lactuca Canadensis.n. The golden ragwort, Senecio aureus.