Agrostemma Githago (Noun)
Meaning
European annual having large trumpet-shaped reddish-purple flowers and poisonous seed; a common weed in grainfields and beside roadways; naturalized in America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Agrostemma githago is a type of European annual flower that is known for its large, trumpet-shaped, reddish-purple blooms and toxic seeds.
- The farmer struggled to eradicate the agrostemma githago weed that had infested his wheat field and was competing with his crops for water and nutrients.
- Agrostemma githago, also known as corncockle, is a common sight in grainfields and along roadways throughout Europe, where it grows as a wildflower.
- In North America, agrostemma githago has become naturalized and can be found growing in many areas, often in the same habitats where it grows in its native Europe.
- The seeds of the agrostemma githago plant are highly toxic and can be fatal if ingested, making it important for gardeners and farmers to handle the plant with care.