What is "candyweed"

candyweed \can"dy*weed`\ (k[a^]n"d[-e]*w[=e]d`), n. bog plant ( Polygala lutea) of pine barrens of southeastern U.S. having spikes of irregular yellow-orange flowers.

Syn: orange milkwort, yellow milkwort, yellow bachelor's button.

n. bog plant of pine barrens of southeastern United States having spikes of irregular yellow-orange flowers [syn: orange milkwort, yellow milkwort, yellow bachelor's button, Polygala lutea]