Hypochaeris Radicata (Noun)
Meaning
European weed widely naturalized in North America having yellow flower heads and leaves resembling a cat's ears.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hypochaeris radicata is a common lawn weed that can be difficult to eradicate due to its deep taproot.
- The gardener spent hours digging up hypochaeris radicata from her flowerbeds, trying to prevent its spread.
- Hypochaeris radicata is often mistaken for a dandelion, but its leaves are more rounded and resemble a cat's ears.
- The field was overrun with hypochaeris radicata, its yellow flower heads swaying gently in the breeze.
- The invasive hypochaeris radicata has become a problem in many North American ecosystems, outcompeting native species for resources.