Water Milfoil (Noun)
Meaning
An aquatic plant of the genus Myriophyllum having feathery underwater leaves and small inconspicuous flowers.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Water milfoil is a common aquatic plant found in many freshwater lakes and ponds.
- The lake's ecosystem was disrupted by the invasive water milfoil that had been introduced by a careless boater.
- Water milfoil can form dense mats on the surface of the water, making it difficult for other plants to grow.
- The small flowers of the water milfoil are often overlooked, but they are an important food source for many aquatic animals.
- In some areas, water milfoil is considered a nuisance and is actively controlled through herbicides and other means.