Blueweed (Noun)
Meaning
A coarse prickly European weed with spikes of blue flowers; naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The field was infested with blueweed, making it difficult to maintain.
- In an effort to protect the native plants, the gardeners worked to eradicate the invasive blueweed.
- The botanist carefully documented the various species of plants found in the area, including the noxious blueweed.
- After the renovation, the park rangers worked to restore the area and rid it of the blueweed.
- Under USDA regulations, blueweed is classified as a noxious weed, due to its tendency to spread and outcompete other plant species.