noun
- Plural of goutweed; a common perennial plant (Aegopodium podagraria) with white flowers and compound leaves, native to Europe and often considered an invasive weed in gardens.
Usage: Also called bishop's weed or ground elder; Commonly used in gardening and horticulture contexts
Examples
- The gardener spent weeks removing goutweeds from the flower bed.
- Goutweeds spread rapidly through underground rhizomes and are difficult to eradicate.
- Many homeowners struggle with goutweeds taking over their garden borders.
- The white flowers of goutweeds can be attractive, but the plant is highly invasive.
- Goutweeds thrive in shaded areas and moist soil conditions.