Scentless Mayweed (Noun)
Meaning
Ubiquitous European annual weed with white flowers and finely divided leaves naturalized and sometimes cultivated in eastern North America; sometimes included in genus Matricaria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Scentless mayweed has become an increasingly prominent weed in North American lawns and gardens due to its resilience and adaptability.
- Scentless mayweed often seems harmless with its daisy-like flowers and feathery leaves, but its invasive nature can be troublesome for gardeners.
- The botanical name for scentless mayweed is often associated with the genus Matricaria or Tripleurospermum, highlighting its classification within the daisy family.
- Wildlife love to feast on scentless mayweed seeds, an important step in its dispersal across new territories.
- Farmland infested with scentless mayweed weed requires aggressive control methods, such as spraying with herbicides or hand removal of plants.
Synonyms
- Tripleurospermum Inodorum
- Matricaria Inodorum
- Corn Mayweed
- Scentless Camomile
- Scentless False Camomile
- Scentless Hayweed