Couch Grass (Noun)
Meaning
European grass spreading rapidly by creeping rhizomes; naturalized in North America as a weed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Couch grass is a highly invasive species that can outcompete native plants for resources and space.
- The rapid spread of couch grass through its underground rhizomes makes it difficult to eradicate once established.
- Couch grass has become naturalized in North America, causing significant problems as a weed in agricultural fields and lawns.
- Efforts to control the growth of couch grass through manual removal or chemical treatments often prove ineffective due to its resilient rhizome system.
- In its native European range, couch grass is an important food source for livestock, but in North America, it is predominantly viewed as a noxious invasive species.