knotweed

/ˈnɒtˌwiːd/

Definitions

1. noun

a plant of the genus Polygonum, especially Polygonum aviculare, having a jointed stem and small greenish flowers.

“The invasive knotweed species has been causing ecological damage in the local ecosystem.”

Synonyms

  • jointgrass
  • persicaria

Antonyms

  • native plant species
  • non-invasive plant