Canadian Fleabane (Noun)
Meaning
Common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers; widely naturalized throughout temperate regions; sometimes placed in genus Erigeron.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The field was overrun with Canadian fleabane, its yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- Erigeron canadensis, also known as Canadian fleabane, is a common invasive species found in many parts of North America.
- The weed specialist identified the plant as Canadian fleabane, a perennial that can grow up to three feet tall.
- Despite its name, Canadian fleabane is actually native to much of North America and can be found growing wild throughout the continent.
- Canadian fleabane has become a major problem in some areas, outcompeting native vegetation and altering ecosystems.