Weeds are commonly defined as any
A)monocot that has flowers,grows closely to the ground,and consumes nutrients in the soil.
B)dicot that blooms for more than one month of the year and competes with turf grasses for sunlight.
C)plant that competes with crops,forests,or forage grasses for sunlight and nutrients.
D)plant that is found growing outside of its native ecosystem.

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The definition of weeds as plants that compete with crops, forests or forage grasses for sunlight and nutrients is most commonly accepted and widely used in agriculture and horticulture. Choice A is not accurate as not all weeds are monocots and not all flowers grow low to the ground. Choice B does not include all weed species and is too narrow in its definition. Choice D is not entirely accurate, as some plants naturally grow outside of their native ecosystems and may not necessarily be considered weeds.

Weeds Are Commonly Defined as Any