Parthenium hysterophorus

Pronunciation
/par-THEN-ee-um his-ter-o-FOR-us/
Category
Botany
Singular
Parthenium hysterophorus
Plural
Parthenium hysterophorus

Definition

A highly invasive weed species native to Mexico, now spread worldwide. It is an annual herb that grows in various habitats and competes with native vegetation.

Etymology

From Greek 'parthenos', meaning 'maiden', and 'hystera', meaning 'womb'.

Example

Parthenium hysterophorus is a major agricultural pest in many parts of the world.

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