Purple Loosestrife (Noun)
Meaning
Marsh herb with a long spike of purple flowers; originally of Europe but now rampant in eastern United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The wetlands near the lake were overgrown with purple loosestrife, a plant known for its vibrant purple flowers.
- Purple loosestrife, introduced from Europe, has become an invasive species in many North American ecosystems.
- Biologists worked to eradicate the purple loosestrife that was choking out native plants in the marsh.
- The conservation group focused on controlling the spread of purple loosestrife in local waterways.
- Purple loosestrife has been banned in several states due to its destructive impact on native habitats.