Japan Clover (Noun)
Meaning
An annual of tropical Asia naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The weed commonly known as Japan clover was choking out the native vegetation in the wetlands.
- The seeds of the Japan clover were inadvertently transported to the United States through contaminated soil shipments.
- Japan clover is often mistaken for a type of grass due to its leafy stems and ability to grow in dense patches.
- Efforts to eradicate the invasive Japan clover have been met with limited success in many parts of the country.
- In some areas, Japan clover has become so prevalent that it is now considered a noxious weed by local authorities.