Parthenium Hysterophorus (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical American annual weed with small radiate heads of white flowers; adventive in southern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Parthenium hysterophorus is an invasive tropical American annual weed that has spread to several parts of the world.
- In the southern United States, Parthenium hysterophorus has been reported to grow in a variety of environments and outcompete native plant species.
- The spread of Parthenium hysterophorus has also been attributed to human activity and trade, which facilitates its accidental introduction into new regions.
- Parthenium hysterophorus is often found growing in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in agricultural fields.
- This weed is known to produce small radiate heads of white flowers that disperse several seeds into the environment.