Definition

Noun: * A type of ornamental grass, specifically a species of Agrostis, cultivated for its delicate, airy flower clusters that are often used in dried floral arrangements. The name "nebulosa" refers to its misty or cloud-like appearance.

Usage

• This word is a specific botanical name. It is used in formal or scientific contexts related to horticulture, botany, and floristry.
• It functions as a singular noun. The plural form is agrostis nebulosas or remains agrostis nebulosa in scientific Latin.

Examples

• The florist added a spray of to the dried bouquet for a wispy, ethereal effect.
• In the garden, provides a beautiful, cloud-like texture among the other plants.
• This species, , is prized for its delicate panicles that retain their shape when dried.

Advanced Usage

• In botanical classification, the full scientific name is often italicized: Agrostis nebulosa. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.

Variants and Related Words

• Cloud grass: A common English name for this plant, directly describing its appearance.
• Agrostis (n.): The genus name for bentgrass, a group of grasses to which this species belongs.
• Ornamental grass (n.): The general category of grasses grown for decorative purposes.

Synonyms

• Cloud grass

Different Meanings

• This term has only one specific meaning as the botanical name for a particular species of ornamental grass. It does not have other common or figurative meanings.

Noun

1. Spanish grass with light feathery panicles grown for dried bouquets