Jap Clover (Noun)
Meaning
An annual of tropical Asia naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The invasive species, jap clover, has spread rapidly across the southeastern United States, outcompeting native vegetation for resources.
- Jap clover can form dense stands in disturbed areas, crowding out other plant species and altering ecosystem processes.
- Researchers have been studying the ecological impacts of jap clover in the southern United States, where it has become a prominent invasive species.
- Areas with jap clover infestations often require increased maintenance and control measures to prevent further spread of the species.
- Jap clover has been shown to alter soil chemistry and reduce biodiversity in invaded ecosystems.