White-stemmed Filaree (Noun)
Meaning
Low annual European herb naturalized in America; similar to alfilaria.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The white-stemmed filaree has become so widespread in the United States that it is mistakenly considered a native plant by many.
- During the early days of California's gold rush, the white-stemmed filaree was commonly found in sites disturbed by mining camps.
- White-stemmed filaree naturalized in North America thrives in dry, disturbed soil areas with limited competition.
- Some US county extension services list the white-stemmed filaree as a weed due to its aggressive ability to displace other plants.
- Land managers struggle with white-stemmed filaree eradication because the herb reseeds so easily.