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Boar Thistle (Noun)

Meaning

European thistle with rather large heads and prickly leaves; extensively naturalized as a weed in the United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The field was overrun with boar thistle, its large, prickly heads making it difficult to traverse.
  • Farmers often consider boar thistle to be a nuisance, as it competes with their crops for water and nutrients.
  • The naturalist warned us to be careful when handling the boar thistle, as its leaves are covered in sharp spines.
  • Boar thistle has become a common sight in many parts of the United States, having been extensively naturalized as a weed.
  • In an effort to control the spread of boar thistle, many states have implemented programs to eradicate the invasive plant.

Synonyms

  • Spear Thistle
  • Cirsium Vulgare
  • Bull Thistle
  • Cirsium Lanceolatum

Hypernyms

  • Plume Thistle
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