Sorghum Halepense (Noun)
Meaning
Tall perennial grass that spreads by creeping rhizomes and is grown for fodder; naturalized in southern United States where it is a serious pest on cultivated land.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sorghum halepense is a highly invasive species that can outcompete native vegetation and reduce crop yields.
- The farmer struggled to eradicate sorghum halepense from his fields, as it seemed to regrow as quickly as he could remove it.
- Sorghum halepense is often used as a forage crop for livestock, but its invasive tendencies make it a double-edged sword for agricultural producers.
- In the southern United States, sorghum halepense is considered a noxious weed due to its ability to spread rapidly and displace desirable vegetation.
- Researchers are working to develop more effective methods for controlling sorghum halepense, which has become a major pest species in many parts of the world.