Redstem Storksbill (Noun)
Meaning
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The invasive redstem storksbill threatens to push out native plant species in the southwestern United States.
- Farmers often cultivate redstem storksbill as forage for livestock due to its nutritional value.
- In Mexico, the redstem storksbill plant provides a natural food source for many grazing animals.
- Redstem storksbill readily grows on disturbed or dry land areas, making it difficult to eradicate once established.
- Local wildlife tends to favor native vegetation, ignoring the redstem storksbill as a secondary food source.