Carduus Crispus (Noun)
Meaning
European biennial introduced in North America having flower heads in crowded clusters at ends of branches.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The weed Carduus crispus was pulled out from the garden bed before it spread and produced more seeds.
- The dried specimen of Carduus crispus collected during the botanical survey helped identify its features.
- Researchers were concerned that Carduus crispus might displace native species due to its ability to outcompete them for resources.
- During a field trip, the class spotted a tall, prickly Carduus crispus growing at the edge of a nearby woodland.
- Farmers found Carduus crispus particularly troublesome because it competed with crops for water and nutrients in the soil.