Whitlow Grass (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 farmer carefully removed the whitlow grass from the garden to prevent it from spreading and competing with the desired plants.
- Whitlow grass is often found in lawns and gardens, particularly in areas with poor soil quality.
- The gardener applied a selective herbicide to control the growth of whitlow grass in the flowerbed.
- Whitlow grass can be identified by its rosette of basal leaves and tiny white flowers that bloom in early spring.
- The weed specialist recommended a combination of physical removal and cultural practices to manage the whitlow grass infestation in the client's garden.