Hieracium Praealtum (Noun)
Meaning
European hawkweed introduced into northeastern United States; locally troublesome weeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The once-luxuriant turf was overrun with invasive species such as hieracium praealtum, European hawkweed that formed dense colonies.
- Hieracium praealtum was one weed found that could outcompete even the densest cultivars, undermining landscaping investment.
- Herbicides, mowing, and even digging seemed necessary every growth cycle to discourage the spread of invasive hieracium praealtum on the large tract of land.
- Batches of locally problematic weeds including hieracium praealtum, the introduced European hawkweed, were trucked out for proper disposal to prevent spreading.
- By removing invasive weeds such as hieracium praealtum, local botanical gardens sought to grow authentic native species once again in the area.