Sun Spurge (Noun)
Meaning
Not unattractive European weed whose flowers turn toward the sun.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Sun spurge is an annual or perennial plant species native to Europe and Asia but introduced to North America as a weed.
- In open sunny areas sun spurge grows in dense clusters forming carpets of hairy stems and greyish leaves that are oval to spoon-shaped.
- Gardens with dry soils may harbor infestations of sun spurge which can outcompete more desirable plants for water and nutrients.
- To prevent its spread homeowners should eliminate sun spurge from garden beds by digging up as much of the root system as possible.
- In certain regions of the US sun spurge is found to be more prolific near waterways like rivers and streams where the soil has been disturbed.