Scorpion Weed (Noun)
Meaning
Any plant of the genus Phacelia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Phacelia, commonly known as scorpion weed, is a genus of plants native to the western United States and contains about 200 species.
- The loose clusters of purple flowers on the scorpion weed plant attract a variety of butterflies and bees.
- In some regions, scorpion weed is considered an invasive species due to its ability to quickly spread and outcompete other vegetation.
- The seeds of the scorpion weed plant are an important food source for various species of birds and small mammals.
- As an annual plant, scorpion weed has a relatively short lifespan, germinating, growing, and flowering within a few months.