Wood Cudweed (Noun)
Meaning
Weedy perennial of north temperate regions having woolly foliage and dirty white flowers in a leafy spike.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The gardener spent hours trying to eradicate the wood cudweed that had taken over the garden bed.
- Wood cudweed is a common invasive species in many north temperate regions, outcompeting native plants for resources.
- The botanist carefully examined the woolly foliage of the wood cudweed plant to confirm its identity.
- The dirty white flowers of the wood cudweed were arranged in a leafy spike, making it easy to spot in the wild.
- In some areas, wood cudweed is considered a nuisance weed, but it also has medicinal properties that have been used for centuries.