ragwort Synonyms
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ragwort Meaning
ragwort (n)
widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity
American ragwort with yellow flowers
ragwort (n.)
A name given to several species of the composite genus Senecio.
ragwort Sentence Examples
- The lush meadow was dotted with vibrant yellow ragwort blooms.
- The pungent aroma of ragwort permeated the air, warning animals to stay away.
- The toxic alkaloids in ragwort posed a serious threat to grazing livestock.
- Ragwort's distinctive leaves and flowers made identification easy for experienced botanists.
- The local authorities launched a campaign to eradicate ragwort from public areas.
- Farmers vigilantly removed ragwort from their fields to prevent poisoning their animals.
- The mottled caterpillars of cinnabar moths fed exclusively on ragwort, their bright colors a warning against predators.
- Ragwort pods burst open in the wind, dispersing their tiny seeds over vast distances.
- Scientists studied the genetic diversity of ragwort populations to understand its ability to adapt to different environments.
- The control of ragwort remained an ongoing challenge for land managers due to its resilience and rapid spread.
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widespread European weed having yellow daisylike flowers; sometimes an obnoxious weed and toxic to cattle if consumed in quantity, American ragwort with yellow
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The lush meadow was dotted with vibrant yellow ragwort blooms.
The pungent aroma of ragwort permeated the air, warning animals to stay away.
The toxic alkaloids in ragwort posed a serious threat to grazing livestock.
Ragwort's distinctive leaves and flowers made identification easy for experienced botanists.
