Paterson's curse

Pronunciation
/Pat-er-son's curse/
Category
Botany
Singular
Paterson's curse
Plural
Paterson's curses

Definition

A winter annual weed found in southern Australian pastures, roadsides, and bushland reserves. It is a highly competitive plant that can be grazed by sheep but is toxic to other stock.

Etymology

Named after Jane Paterson, whose family is believed to have introduced the plant to their garden in New South Wales, Australia.

Example

Paterson's curse was introduced to Australia as an ornamental plant in the 1800s.

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