Birdweed

/ˈbɜːrdwiːd/ noun

Definition

A plant that produces seeds attractive to birds, or serves as food for birds.

Etymology

Compound of 'bird' and 'weed' (from Old English 'weod'), describing vegetation that birds seek out naturally for feeding.

Kelly Says

Leaving 'weeds' in your garden might actually be perfect—goldfinches adore thistle seeds, chickadees love sunflower seeds, and native seed-producing plants feed birds far better than any feeder ever could.

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