nuisanceplants
nounUK /ˈnjuːsns plɑːnts/
US /ˈnuːsns plænts/
Plants that are annoying because they grow where people do not want them.
The gardener pulled out the nuisance plants that were taking over the flower bed.
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2. Plants that cause harm or irritation to people or animals.
Some nuisance plants have prickly thorns that scratch your skin.
3. Plants that spread very fast and crowd out other plants.
Nuisance plants like ivy can cover a whole wall in a few years.
4. Plants that make a place look messy or untidy.
The empty lot was full of nuisance plants and tall grass.