Any of various African plants of the family Asteraceae (Compositae); specifically any of numerous yellow-flowered, drought-adapted plants constituting the genus Othonna.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer.
Definition of African ragwort in US English:
African ragwort
noun
rare
Any of various African plants of the family Asteraceae (Compositae); specifically any of numerous yellow-flowered, drought-adapted plants constituting the genus Othonna.
Origin
Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Philip Miller (1691–1771), horticulturist and writer.