1 ranstead | Definition of ranstead

ranstead

noun
ran·​stead | \ ˈranˌsted\
variants: or ramstead \ -​amˌ-​ \
plural -s

Definition of ranstead

: an erect perennial Old World toadflax (Linaria vulgaris) that bears racemes of pale yellow to citron yellow flowers with coppery markings and is naturalized in North America where it is sometimes a troublesome weed

History and Etymology for ranstead

probably after Ranstead, 18th century American born in Wales

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