Dove's Foot Geranium (Noun)
Meaning
Western geranium with small pink flowers; a common weed on lawns and in vacant lots.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The dove's foot geranium is a pretty, if pesky, addition to local flora, with delicate pink blooms that are often overlooked in favor of showier flowers.
- Dove's foot geranium, also known as Pelargonium mollicomum, is a type of perennial geranium that has been naturalized in many parts of North America.
- Despite its dainty appearance, dove's foot geranium is considered an invasive species in many areas, where it can outcompete native plants for water and nutrients.
- The dove's foot geranium's fern-like foliage and tiny flowers make it a charming, if unwanted, visitor to many a lawn and garden.
- Dove's foot geranium can form large mats of stems and leaves, crowding out other plants and creating a sea of pink in neglected corners of urban landscapes.