hogweed Synonyms
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hogweed Meaning
hogweed (n)
tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowers
hogweed (n.)
A common weed (Ambrosia artemisiaege). See Ambrosia, 3.
In England, the Heracleum Sphondylium.
hogweed Sentence Examples
- The lush greenery of the meadow was marred by the invasive presence of giant hogweed.
- The towering stalks of hogweed cast menacing shadows across the path, their hollow stems rattling in the breeze.
- The toxic sap of hogweed left a searing red rash on Mary's exposed skin.
- Biologists warned of the dangers posed by the uncontrolled spread of hogweed, threatening native ecosystems.
- Researchers developed innovative methods to control the spread of hogweed, including biological warfare.
- The pungent odor of hogweed flowers attracted unsuspecting insects, only to be trapped and devoured.
- Hogweed became a symbol of environmental degradation, its presence a testament to human negligence.
- Horticulturists urged homeowners to eradicate hogweed from their gardens, using caution due to its toxic sap.
- The leaves of hogweed resembled those of parsnips, leading to tragic cases of mistaken identity.
- Despite its dangers, hogweed found its way into experimental medicine, its compounds showing potential benefits for treating certain diseases.
FAQs About the word hogweed
tall coarse plant having thick stems and cluster of white to purple flowersA common weed (Ambrosia artemisiaege). See Ambrosia, 3., In England, the Heracleum Sp
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The lush greenery of the meadow was marred by the invasive presence of giant hogweed.
The towering stalks of hogweed cast menacing shadows across the path, their hollow stems rattling in the breeze.
The toxic sap of hogweed left a searing red rash on Mary's exposed skin.
Biologists warned of the dangers posed by the uncontrolled spread of hogweed, threatening native ecosystems.
