Russian Tumbleweed (Noun)
Meaning
Prickly bushy Eurasian plant; a troublesome weed in central and western United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Russian tumbleweed can cause problems by breaking off and rolling away in strong winds, scattering seeds and spreading rapidly.
- The fields were once home to wildflowers, but they've been overrun with invasive species like the russian tumbleweed.
- Russian tumbleweed has sharp, thorny branches that can make it difficult for cattle and livestock to graze.
- Removing russian tumbleweed from pastures requires a persistent effort to eradicate its deep, woody roots.
- Russian tumbleweed seeds can remain dormant in the soil for years, waiting for the right conditions to sprout and grow.