Diplotaxis Tenuifolia (Noun)
Meaning
Yellow-flowered European plant that grows on old walls and in waste places; an adventive weed in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Diplotaxis tenuifolia is a common sight on old stone walls in rural Europe where it thrives in the cracks and crevices.
- The invasive diplotaxis tenuifolia has become a nuisance in North American gardens, outcompeting native species for resources.
- In its native Europe, diplotaxis tenuifolia is often found growing in waste places and along roadsides.
- Diplotaxis tenuifolia has been naturalized in many parts of North America, where it can be found growing in a variety of disturbed habitats.
- The bright yellow flowers of diplotaxis tenuifolia are a welcome sight in early spring, but the plant's invasive tendencies make it a less desirable species in many areas.