Galeopsis Tetrahit (Noun)
Meaning
Coarse bristly Eurasian plant with white or reddish flowers and foliage resembling that of a nettle; common as a weed in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Galeopsis tetrahit is a coarse bristly Eurasian plant that has become naturalized in North America.
- The field was overrun with galeopsis tetrahit, its reddish flowers standing out among the other weeds.
- Galeopsis tetrahit is often mistaken for a nettle due to its similar foliage, but it lacks the nettle's stinging hairs.
- The farmer struggled to eradicate the galeopsis tetrahit that had taken over his fields, as it seemed to grow back as quickly as he could pull it.
- In some areas, galeopsis tetrahit is considered an invasive species, outcompeting native plants for resources and space.