Carpetweed Definition

kärpĭt-wēd
noun
A North American annual weed (Mollugo verticillata) of the carpetweed family, that grows close to the ground, forming a mat.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
  • Molluga verticillata
  • Indian chickweed
adjective
Designating a family (Aizoaceae) of dicotyledonous plants (order Caryophyllales) growing chiefly on deserts and seashores in warm regions, including the fig marigolds, the mesembryanthemums, and the ice plant.
Webster's New World