creeping wood sorrel
Definition
- Noun:
- A low-growing, mat-forming weed: "creeping wood sorrel" refers to a perennial plant that spreads horizontally along the ground, forming dense mats. It is characterized by its trifoliate leaves (resembling clover) and small, often yellow, flowers. It is considered a common weed in many parts of the world.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In botanical contexts: The term is used precisely to identify the species . Oxalis corniculata
Variants and Related Words
- Oxalis (n): The genus name for wood sorrels, which includes many species.
- Yellow wood sorrel (n): A common name often used interchangeably with "creeping wood sorrel".
- Procumbent yellow-sorrel (n): Another botanical name for the same plant.
Synonyms
- Creeping oxalis
- Creeping lady's sorrel
Related Phrases
- Mat-forming weed: A descriptive phrase highlighting its growth habit.
- Trifoliate weed: A phrase describing its three-part leaf structure.
Noun
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creeping much-branched mat-forming weed; cosmopolitan
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