Lactuca Scariola (Noun)
Meaning
European annual wild lettuce having prickly stems; a troublesome weed in parts of United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lactuca scariola is a common invasive plant across the United States and Canada, particularly troublesome for farmers trying to cultivate crops.
- The spread of lactuca scariola has led to significant losses in agricultural production and increased costs in the country's soybean fields.
- Lactuca scariola grows rapidly and is often mistaken for lettuce due to its similar appearance, but it should not be consumed as it can be toxic.
- Weed control methods are often ineffective against lactuca scariola, allowing the plant to spread uncontrollably and choke out native vegetation.
- Agricultural officials have been working to develop new strategies to combat the spread of lactuca scariola in order to protect native ecosystems and agricultural industries.