Dwarf Spurge (Noun)
Meaning
European erect or depressed annual weedy spurge adventive in northeastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The invasive species of dwarf spurge has become a significant problem for many farmers in the northeastern United States.
- Dwarf spurge is a weedy annual plant that is often found in sandy waste places and rocky areas.
- The European erect or depressed annual weedy spurge, commonly known as dwarf spurge, was first introduced to the northeastern United States where it has become an adventive plant.
- Dwarf spurge can be distinguished from other types of spurge by its small stature and greenish-yellow flowers that bloom in late summer.
- As a highly adaptable and invasive plant species, the dwarf spurge has spread rapidly throughout the northeastern United States, outcompeting native plants for water and nutrients.