Bastard Feverfew (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American annual weed with small radiate heads of white flowers; adventive in southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The botanical garden had a special section dedicated to the bastard feverfew, a Tropical American annual weed that was known for its small radiate heads of white flowers.
- In the southern United States, the bastard feverfew can be found growing wild as an adventive species, often taking over large areas of land.
- Bastard feverfew has been naturalized in many parts of the world, including the southern United States, where it can be found growing along roadsides and in fields.
- The bastard feverfew is often considered a nuisance by farmers, as it can outcompete native plants for water and nutrients.
- In some areas, the bastard feverfew is used as a medicinal herb, with its leaves and flowers being used to treat a variety of ailments.