Goatsbeard (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy European annual with yellow flowers; naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The field was overrun with goatsbeard, its yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- Goatsbeard has naturalized in many parts of the United States, often growing in fields and along roadsides.
- The farmer tried to eradicate the goatsbeard from his land, but it kept coming back year after year.
- Goatsbeard is often considered a nuisance by gardeners, as it can outcompete more desirable plants for water and nutrients.
- The botanical garden featured a display of goatsbeard, highlighting its unique characteristics and invasive tendencies.