noun
1. any of various resinous glandular plants of the genus Madia; of western North and South America
• Hypernyms: ↑herb, ↑herbaceous plant
• Hyponyms: ↑melosa, ↑Chile tarweed, ↑madia oil plant, ↑Madia sativa
• Member Holonyms: ↑Madia, ↑genus Madia
2. any of various western American plants of the genus Grindelia having resinous leaves and stems formerly used medicinally; often poisonous to livestock
• Hypernyms: ↑herb, ↑herbaceous plant
• Hyponyms: ↑Grindelia robusta, ↑curlycup gumweed, ↑Grindelia squarrosa
• Member Holonyms: ↑Grindelia, ↑genus Grindelia
Useful english dictionary. 2012.