horse nettle (Meaning)
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horse nettle (n)
coarse prickly weed having pale yellow flowers and yellow berrylike fruit; common throughout southern and eastern United States
Synonyms & Antonyms of horse nettle
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horse nettle Sentence Examples
- The horse nettle, a member of the nightshade family, is native to the North American continent.
- The prickly stems of horse nettle grow to a height of 1-3 feet, forming dense thickets.
- The leaves of horse nettle are deeply lobed and covered in small hairs.
- The small, inconspicuous flowers of horse nettle are yellow and appear in summer.
- The fruit of horse nettle is a small, round berry that turns orange-yellow when ripe.
- The berries of horse nettle are poisonous and should not be consumed.
- The roots of horse nettle contain medicinal properties and have been used by Native Americans for centuries.
- Horse nettle is considered a noxious weed in some areas due to its invasive nature.
- The seeds of horse nettle can remain viable in the soil for many years.
- Despite its toxicity, horse nettle plants provide food and shelter for various wildlife species.
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coarse prickly weed having pale yellow flowers and yellow berrylike fruit; common throughout southern and eastern United States
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The horse nettle, a member of the nightshade family, is native to the North American continent.
The prickly stems of horse nettle grow to a height of 1-3 feet, forming dense thickets.
The leaves of horse nettle are deeply lobed and covered in small hairs.
The small, inconspicuous flowers of horse nettle are yellow and appear in summer.
