Ranunculus Repens (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial European herb with long creeping stolons.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The park ranger carefully extracted the invasive ranunculus repens from the garden to prevent it from overtaking native species.
- Ranunculus repens is often found in wet meadows, where its long creeping stolons help it spread quickly.
- Gardeners frequently find themselves fighting an uphill battle against the aggressive growth of ranunculus repens in lawns.
- Ranunculus repens produces small, five-petaled flowers throughout the summer months in temperate climates.
- In areas where it has been introduced, ranunculus repens can outcompete native plants due to its extensive network of stolons.