Meadow Buttercup (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial European buttercup with yellow spring flowers widely naturalized especially in eastern North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Meadow buttercup has been known to spread quickly and take over areas in the northeastern United States.
- In North America, meadow buttercup can be found growing wild in many pastures and meadows.
- Meadow buttercup blooms early in the spring and its yellow flowers can often be seen poking through melting snow.
- Wild meadow buttercup grows along the banks of the stream, where its roots help hold the soil in place.
- Livestock should avoid grazing on meadow buttercup, as its leaves contain a toxic compound that can be poisonous to them.