Oak-leaved Goosefoot (Noun)
Meaning
Annual European plant with spikes of greenish flowers and leaves that are white and hairy on the underside; common as a weed in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The oak-leaved goosefoot grows abundantly in gardens and waste ground as a common North American weed.
- Achenes of the oak-leaved goosefoot disperse easily, allowing the plant to spread rapidly across new areas.
- Despite being considered a weed, oak-leaved goosefoot has edible leaves that can be used in salads.
- Oak-leaved goosefoot is often mistaken for other plants due to its variable leaf shape and size.
- The oak-leaved goosefoot plant thrives in disturbed soil and can outcompete native vegetation in North America.