Meadow Salsify (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy European annual with yellow flowers; naturalized in United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Meadow salsify grows rapidly and can outcompete native plants in fields and meadows.
- The field was overrun with meadow salsify, its bright yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- Farmers often view meadow salsify as a nuisance due to its ability to spread quickly and choke out crops.
- Meadow salsify has naturalized in many parts of the United States, particularly in areas with moist soil.
- The distinctive yellow blooms of meadow salsify can be seen in late spring and early summer in many regions.