Bitterweed (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any of numerous chiefly North American weedy plants constituting the genus Ambrosia that produce highly allergenic pollen responsible for much hay fever and asthma.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ragweed, also known as bitterweed, is a common allergenic plant found throughout North America.
- The air was filled with the highly allergenic pollen of bitterweed, causing many to suffer from hay fever.
- In some regions, bitterweed is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.
- Bitterweed pollen is a major contributor to seasonal allergies, particularly in late summer and early fall.
- After a few weeks of mowing the lawn, the bitterweed that had been growing among the grass was finally under control.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
Widespread European weed with spiny tongue-shaped leaves and yellow flowers; naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The field was overrun with bitterweed, its spiny leaves making it difficult to walk through.
- Bitterweed is a common sight in many parts of the United States, particularly in areas with poor soil quality.
- The farmer tried to eradicate the bitterweed from his land, but it kept coming back year after year.
- Bitterweed's yellow flowers are actually quite pretty, but the plant's overall appearance is rather unkempt.
- The naturalist pointed out the bitterweed growing alongside the road, explaining its origins as a European import.