Ruderal

Origin

New Latin ruderalis, from Latin rudus "rubble" (root ruder-).

Full definition of ruderal

Noun

1. (botany) Any plant growing in rubbish or very poor soil
2. (botany) A plant tending to volunteer in disturbed soil.

Adjective

1. (botany) That grows in rubbish or poor soil

Coordinate terms

• agrestic