Creeping Oxalis (Noun)
Meaning
Creeping much-branched mat-forming weed; cosmopolitan.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was overrun with creeping oxalis, its tiny yellow flowers and leaves spreading rapidly across the soil.
- Creeping oxalis is a common weed found in many parts of the world, and can be difficult to eradicate once established.
- The park ranger warned visitors to be careful not to spread creeping oxalis to other areas of the park, as it can outcompete native plants.
- After years of neglect, the garden bed had become a tangled mess of creeping oxalis and other invasive weeds.
- The landscaper carefully dug up the creeping oxalis, making sure to remove as much of the root system as possible to prevent regrowth.