Chenopodium Glaucum (Noun)
Meaning
Annual European plant with spikes of greenish flowers and leaves that are white and hairy on the underside; common as a weed in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chenopodium glaucum is often found growing as a weed near roadsides and in waste places throughout North America.
- The greenish flowers of Chenopodium glaucum are typically clustered in dense spikes at the ends of branches.
- In gardens, Chenopodium glaucum can be a nuisance due to its rapid growth and ability to outcompete other plants.
- The leaves of Chenopodium glaucum have a distinctive appearance, with white hairy undersides that help to reflect sunlight.
- Chenopodium glaucum is originally from Europe but has naturalized in many parts of North America where it grows as an annual weed.