Agropyron Repens (Noun)
Meaning
European grass spreading rapidly by creeping rhizomes; naturalized in North America as a weed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Agropyron repens is a perennial grass species native to Europe and western Asia that can outcompete native vegetation.
- Agropyron repens, a non-native grass, has naturalized in eastern North America and becomes a troublesome weed in some areas.
- In its naturalized range, Agropyron repens rapidly spreads by means of elongated rhizomes that grow a few centimeters below the soil surface.
- Agropyron repens can be problematic in gardens and yards due to its ability to form dense monocultures that shade out other plants.
- Agropyron repens often forms dense patches that are difficult to eradicate due to its extensive rhizome system.