Meaning of ARABIDOPSIS THALIANA

WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a small invasive self-pollinating weed with small white flowers; much studied by plant geneticists; the first higher plant whose complete genome sequence was described
	Synonyms:		mouse-ear cress
	See Also:		cress, cress plant
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		Arabidopsis thaliana is a small, weedy flowering plant that has been intensely studied as a model for plant biology and pathology. It has been such a favorite of researchers primarily because it grows rapidly and has a compact genome.