Senecio Aureus (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy herb of the eastern United States to Texas having golden-yellow flowers; sometimes becomes invasive; sometimes placed in genus Senecio.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Senecio aureus is a weedy herb native to the eastern United States and can be found as far west as Texas.
- The garden was overrun with senecio aureus, its golden-yellow flowers a stark contrast to the carefully manicured lawn.
- Senecio aureus is often considered an invasive species due to its ability to outcompete native plants for resources.
- In some classifications, senecio aureus is placed in the genus Packera, rather than Senecio.
- The bright yellow blooms of senecio aureus added a pop of color to the otherwise dull landscape.