bollweed

[US]/[ˈbɒlwiːd]/
[UK]/[ˈbɑːlwiːd]/

Translation

n.A tropical American aquatic plant (Alternanthera philoxeroides) that has become an invasive species in many parts of the world.; The seeds of cotton.

Phrases & Collocations

bollweed control

bollweed infestation

removing bollweed

bollweed spreads

dense bollweed

bollweed growth

bollweed species

contain bollweed

bollweed mats

bollweed damage

Example Sentences

the farmer struggled to control the aggressive bollweed infestation in his field.

bollweed can quickly spread across a pond's surface, blocking sunlight.

we used a herbicide to eradicate the dense bollweed growth near the shoreline.

the invasive bollweed species outcompetes native aquatic plants.

regular mechanical removal is one method for managing bollweed populations.

bollweed thrives in nutrient-rich water with plenty of sunlight.

the lake was choked with thick mats of floating bollweed.

controlling bollweed requires a long-term and integrated approach.

we observed a significant increase in bollweed density after the heavy rains.

bollweed fragments can re-root and establish new infestations.

the team researched effective strategies for bollweed control and prevention.

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