Horse Thistle (Noun)
Meaning
European annual wild lettuce having prickly stems; a troublesome weed in parts of United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Farmers in the United States consider horse thistle a troublesome weed due to its invasive nature and ability to choke out desired crops.
- The horse thistle has become more prevalent in American gardens and fields, requiring increased herbicide application by homeowners and agricultural workers alike.
- Horse thistle seeds can be dispersed through human activity, animal movement, or natural elements, making it challenging to control its spread.
- In some regions of the United States, horse thistle has become a persistent problem, competing with crops for essential water and nutrients.
- Wildlife often finds shelter and sustenance amongst the spiny branches of the horse thistle, but this doesn't compensate for its negative impact on agriculture.