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Definition of Alternanthera philoxeroides
1. Noun. Prolific South American aquatic weed having grasslike leaves and short spikes of white flowers; clogs waterways with dense floating masses.
Exact synonyms: Alligator Grass, Alligator Weed
Group relationships: Alternanthera, Genus Alternanthera
Generic synonyms: Weed
Group relationships: Alternanthera, Genus Alternanthera
Generic synonyms: Weed
Lexicographical Neighbors of Alternanthera Philoxeroides
Literary usage of Alternanthera philoxeroides
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Harmful Non-Indigenous Species in the United States (1994)
"... to control alligator weed (Alternanthera philoxeroides) in southeastern United
States Introduction of a seed head weevil (Rhinocyllus conicus) to ..."
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