ruderal

ruderal Definition

ru·deral (ro̵̅o̅′dər əl)

noun

any weedy plant growing in waste places or in rubbish, along the wayside, etc.

Etymology: < ModL ruderalis, growing in rubble < L rudus (gen. ruderis), rubbish (see rude) + -alis, -al

adjective

weedy

ruderal Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

vegetation: Franceschi, E.A. ( 1996 ) The ruderal vegetation of Rosario City, Argentina.
specie: Soils are calcareous and several ruderal species are restricted or at their greatest abundance here.
community: Even old concrete building foundations left undisturbed can develop useful lichen heath and ruderal communities.
habitat: Habitats within London range from ruderal habitats, brown field sites, nature reserves, chalk downland and woodland.

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