Russian Cactus (Noun)
Meaning
Prickly bushy Eurasian plant; a troublesome weed in central and western United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Russian cactus was so prevalent on the farm that the owner had to clear it every year to make room for his crops.
- After years of neglect, the once-manicured garden was overrun with weeds like the Russian cactus.
- As a child, she would avoid playing near the Russian cactus that grew near the fence, fearing its sharp spines.
- The county's agricultural department recommended a special herbicide to control the spread of the Russian cactus in the area.
- Farmers have struggled for decades to eradicate the Russian cactus, a stubborn weed that seems to thrive in poor soil conditions.