Erigeron Canadensis (Noun)
Meaning
Common North American weed with linear leaves and small discoid heads of yellowish flowers; widely naturalized throughout temperate regions; sometimes placed in genus Erigeron.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Erigeron canadensis was commonly found on disturbed grounds and roadsides in the rural areas of the northeastern United States.
- The name Erigeron canadensis was often used interchangeably with Conyza canadensis in botanical references.
- Erigeron canadensis was considered an invasive species in many parts of Europe due to its prolific seed production.
- Erigeron canadensis, also known as Canadian horseweed, was not typically considered a threat to agricultural crops but could be a nuisance in gardens.
- In botanical guides, Erigeron canadensis was often described as a highly adaptable annual or biennial plant.