Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A large genus of South American plants of the natural order Melastomaceæ and type of the tribe Miconieæ.
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Examples
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In the Pacific region, the list of the alien species is substantial and includes rats, snakes, cats, ants, mongooses, freshwater fishes, and weeds like miconia and wedelia.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ians 2010
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And major pest plants being targeted include Siam weed, prickly acacia, bitou bush, Mexican bean tree, miconia and mikania vine, rubbervine, parthenium, hymenachne, parkinsonia, lantana and pond apple.
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The miconia weed invades rainforest areas and creek banks and can grow up to 15 metres high.
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Left unchecked, invasive species, including the forest-destroying miconia and pampas grass, would eventually take over the park's pristine areas, "said MISC Manager, Teya Penniman.
Hawaii Reporter 2009
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