Alfileria (Noun)
Meaning
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Alfileria is a type of weed that has been naturalized in the southwestern United States and Mexico, often found in dry areas with poor soil.
- The alfileria plant has small fernlike leaves and produces small deep reddish-lavender flowers that are followed by slender fruits.
- Alfileria is often grown as forage for livestock due to its nutritional value and ability to thrive in poor conditions.
- In some regions, alfileria is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants for resources.
- The stems of the alfileria plant are reddish in color and have a decumbent growth habit, often spreading along the ground.