Artemisia Filifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Silver-haired shrub of central and southern United States and Mexico; a troublesome weed on rangelands.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Artemisia filifolia is a shrub that grows in dry areas and can be a nuisance for ranchers trying to maintain healthy pastures.
- The invasive artemisia filifolia has taken over large areas of the southern United States, outcompeting native vegetation.
- Ranchers often view artemisia filifolia as a weed because it can be toxic to livestock and reduce the quality of the range.
- Artemisia filifolia is a silvery-leaved shrub that can grow up to six feet tall and has a deep taproot that makes it difficult to eradicate.
- In some areas, artemisia filifolia has become so dominant that it has altered the ecosystem and reduced biodiversity.