Groundsel (Noun)
Meaning
Eurasian weed with heads of small yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The garden was overrun with groundsel, its bright yellow flowers a stark contrast to the dull winter landscape.
- Groundsel is a common weed found in fields and meadows throughout Europe and Asia.
- The farmer spent hours digging up the groundsel that had taken over his vegetable patch.
- In some parts of the world, groundsel is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants.
- The herbalist warned against ingesting groundsel, as its leaves contain toxic compounds that can cause liver damage.