Rough Bristlegrass (Noun)
Meaning
European foxtail naturalized in North America; often a troublesome weed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Rough bristlegrass is a common invasive species found in many agricultural fields across North America.
- The farmer spent hours trying to eradicate the rough bristlegrass that had taken over his cornfield.
- Rough bristlegrass can outcompete native vegetation and reduce crop yields if left unchecked.
- The rough bristlegrass that had naturalized in the area was difficult to distinguish from the native grasses.
- Researchers studied the effects of rough bristlegrass on the local ecosystem and found it to be a significant threat to biodiversity.