Pineapple Weed (Noun)
Meaning
Annual aromatic weed of Pacific coastal areas (United States and northeastern Asia) having bristle-pointed leaves and rayless yellow flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer carefully removed the pineapple weed that was growing among the crops in his field to prevent competition for water and nutrients.
- After walking through the coastal fields, she rubbed the pineapple weed leaves on her skin to ward off mosquitoes and other insects.
- The gardener made a tea from the pineapple weed to calm her stomach and alleviate nausea.
- The hikers identified the pineapple weed by its yellow flowers and bristle-pointed leaves, taking note to avoid ingesting any part of the plant.
- In some parts of Asia, pineapple weed is used as a culinary herb to add a fragrant flavor to local dishes.