stinkweeds
Smelly unwanted plants
Stinkweed is a name applied to various plants that emit unpleasant odors when crushed or bruised.
The term most commonly refers to species of *Thlaspi* (pennycress) or *Cleome* (spider flower), though regional usage varies.
The garden was overrun with stinkweeds.
The plural simply indicates multiple plants or species.
Toxic hallucinogenic nightshade plant
- daturaToxic flowering nightshade genus
- nightshadeOften toxic plant family
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
- wildflowersUncultivated flowering plants
perennials · biennial · seedpods · alkaloids · toxicity · hallucinogenic · flora · botany
Offensive or illegal
- pungentSharply strong-smelling
- rankPosition in hierarchy
- fetidHaving foul odor
- malodorousHaving a bad smell
noxious · sulfurous · acrid · unpleasant · offensive · smelly · reek
Pest takeover situation
- pestHarmful creature or nag
- invasiveEncroaching without welcome
- annoyanceState of being bothered
- irritantSource of vexation
bother · trouble · menace · plague · vexation · unwelcome · eyesore · overgrowth
Vegetation-destroying chemical
- glyphosateBroad-spectrum systemic herbicide
- preemergentBefore breaking soil surface
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
- tillingCultivating soil for crops
hoeing · cultivation · pulling · organic methods · groundcover · landscape fabric · solarization · vinegar
jimsonweed
Toxic hallucinogenic nightshade plant
- daturaToxic flowering nightshade genus
- nightshadeOften toxic plant family
- herbaceousHaving soft green stems
wildflowers · perennials · biennial · seedpods · alkaloids · toxicity · hallucinogenic · flora · botany · invasive
foul
Offensive or illegal
malodorous · noxious · sulfurous · acrid · unpleasant · offensive · smelly · reek
infestation
Pest takeover situation
irritant · bother · trouble · menace · plague · vexation · unwelcome · eyesore · overgrowth · encroachment
herbicide
Vegetation-destroying chemical
- glyphosateBroad-spectrum systemic herbicide
- preemergentBefore breaking soil surface
- mulchingCovering soil protectively
tilling · hoeing · cultivation · pulling · organic methods · groundcover · landscape fabric · solarization · vinegar · eradication
stinkweedsfragrant flowers
Blossoms with pleasant scent
roses · jasmine · lavender · honeysuckle · gardenias