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Hawkweed
Webster's Dictionary
(1):
(n.) A plant of the genus Hieracium; - so called from the ancient belief that birds of prey used its juice to strengthen their vision.
(2):
(n.) A plant of the genus Senecio (S. hieracifolius).
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Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Hawkweed'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/web/h/hawkweed.html. 1828.