Filarees

/ˌfɪləˈriːz/ noun

Definition

Plural of filaree; multiple herbaceous plants with feathery or threadlike seed structures.

Etymology

The plural form of 'filaree,' formed by adding the English '-s' ending to the Spanish-derived singular.

Kelly Says

Filarees dominate Mediterranean ecosystems and have even invaded the American Southwest—their self-planting seeds make them so successful that ranchers consider them both a nuisance and emergency livestock feed during droughts.

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