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MAUVAISE HERBE [1 record]

Record 1 2013-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weed Science
  • Botany
DEF

A plant growing where it is not wanted by man.

CONT

Weeds of cultivated land are often natural plants of disturbed habitats and are often apomictic or self-pollinating or spread vegetatively.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mauvaises herbes
  • Botanique
DEF

Plante qui pousse là où elle n'est pas désirée et qui peut entraîner des effets négatifs décelables sur le plan économique ou environnemental.

OBS

De telles plantes ne sont pas nécessairement étrangères.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Malas hierbas
  • Botánica
DEF

Especie no deseada que invade los campos cultivados y los barbechos.

Key term(s)
  • malas hierbas
  • malezas
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