词汇 | purple-loosestrife |
释义 | purple loosestrife noun[ U ] uk /ˌpɜː.pəl ˈluː.straɪf/ us /ˌpɝː.pəl ˈluː.straɪf/ a plant with tall purple or pink flowers that grows wild, especially near water, and in gardens. It causes problems in parts of the world where it does not grow naturally: Purple loosestrife produces tall spires of flowers and grows well around a pond or in a damp border. Invasive species such as purple loosestrife have become a common part of some landscapes. In the US, purple loosestrife is a well-known example of an invasive non-native plant. The sale of invasive plants, such as purple loosestrife, is often regulated. Purple loosestrife is crowding out native wetland plants. More than 20 states banned the sale of purple loosestrife. Types of plant acanthus air plant amaranth Andromeda angiosperm early emergent evergreen fiddlehead grower moss mossy mugwort mustard non-hardy spleenwort starter plug succulent sundew tenderness You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Water & marsh plants, bushes & trees |
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