corn spurry

Thân thiện

A small patch of corn spurry grows at the edge of a garden path.

Definition

Noun 1. A small European weed: A low-growing, annual plant native to Europe, characterized by its whorled leaves and small white flowers. It is scientifically classified as Spergula arvensis and is commonly found in cultivated fields, particularly those with sandy or acidic soil.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The field was infested with corn spurry, competing with the young wheat.
  • Botanists study corn spurry as an example of an arable weed.
  • The tiny white flowers of corn spurry can be seen in summer.

Advanced Usage

• As an indicator species: In agriculture and ecology, the presence of corn spurry can indicate poor, sandy, or acidic soil conditions.
  • The prevalence of corn spurry suggested the soil needed amending.

Variants and Related Words

• Spurry (Spergula): The common name for plants in the genus . Corn spurry is the most widespread species.
• Sand spurry (Spergularia rubra): A related plant species, often found in similar habitats but typically with pinkish flowers.
• Corn marigold: Another common arable weed, distinct from corn spurry.

Synonyms

• Spurrey (alternative spelling)
• Spergula arvensis (scientific name)
• Field spurry

Related Phrases

• Arable weed: A general term for weeds that grow in cultivated fields, of which corn spurry is a classic example.
  • Farmers manage arable weeds like corn spurry to protect their crops.

Học thuật

Noun

1. small European weed with whorled leaves and white flowers

Từ đồng nghĩa

• corn spurrey
• Spergula arvensis