Carpetweed (Noun)
Meaning
Annual prostrate mat-forming weed having whorled leaves and small greenish-white flowers; widespread throughout North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The small yard was overrun with carpetweed, making it difficult to maintain a tidy appearance.
- In North America, carpetweed is commonly found along roadsides and in disturbed areas.
- Gardeners often find themselves battling carpetweed as it can quickly choke out desired plants.
- Carpetweed was identified as the culprit behind the uneven patchwork of growth in the otherwise well-manicured lawn.
- In the warmer months, the small flowers of the carpetweed made it slightly more attractive, but it remained a pest nonetheless.