Nettle-leaved Goosefoot (Noun)
Meaning
European annual with coarsely dentate leaves; widespread in United States and southern Canada.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Nettle-leaved goosefoot is a common weed found in many gardens and agricultural fields throughout the United States and southern Canada.
- The nettle-leaved goosefoot plant can grow up to three feet tall and has coarsely dentate leaves that resemble those of the nettle plant.
- In some areas, nettle-leaved goosefoot is considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants for resources.
- Nettle-leaved goosefoot is often found growing in disturbed areas, such as construction sites and vacant lots, where the soil has been disrupted.
- The leaves of the nettle-leaved goosefoot plant are edible and can be used in salads or cooked as a green, but they must be properly identified to avoid confusion with poisonous lookalikes.