Quackgrass (Noun)
Meaning
European grass spreading rapidly by creeping rhizomes; naturalized in North America as a weed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Quackgrass is a highly invasive species that can outcompete native vegetation in many ecosystems.
- The farmer struggled to eradicate the quackgrass that had taken over his fields, spreading rapidly through its underground rhizomes.
- Quackgrass was originally introduced to North America as a forage crop, but it quickly escaped cultivation and became a widespread weed.
- The quackgrass in the garden was difficult to control, as it could regrow from even small fragments of rhizome left behind.
- Quackgrass is often considered a nuisance by gardeners and farmers, as it can choke out more desirable plants and reduce crop yields.