Shadflower (Noun)
Meaning
Annual weed of Europe and North America having a rosette of basal leaves and tiny flowers followed by oblong seed capsules.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The shadflower is a common sight in fields and meadows throughout Europe and North America.
- Shadflower seeds can be dispersed by wind, water, or animals, allowing the plant to spread quickly.
- The tiny flowers of the shadflower are often overlooked, but they are an important source of nectar for pollinators.
- In some areas, shadflower is considered a nuisance weed due to its ability to outcompete native plants.
- The oblong seed capsules of the shadflower are a distinctive feature of the plant, and can be used to identify it.