False Pimpernel (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy plant having short dry chafflike leaves.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The false pimpernel is a common weed found in lawns and gardens throughout the region.
- False pimpernel has short dry chafflike leaves that resemble those of the true pimpernel.
- The plant is often mistaken for a type of grass due to its appearance, but it is actually a false pimpernel.
- False pimpernel can be difficult to eradicate once it has taken hold in a garden or lawn.
- The false pimpernel's dry leaves make it a fire hazard in dry areas during the summer months.