Bouteloua
Definition
Noun 1. A genus of grasses: Bouteloua is the scientific name for a genus of perennial grasses native primarily to North and South America. These grasses are commonly known as grama grasses and are important as forage for grazing animals.
Usage
- The term is used almost exclusively in scientific, botanical, or agricultural contexts to refer to this specific genus of grass.
- It is a proper noun and is typically capitalized.
Examples
- Botanical Context: "The prairie ecosystem is dominated by grasses like , commonly called blue grama."
- Agricultural Context: "Ranchers value species for their drought tolerance and nutritional value as forage."
Advanced Usage
- The genus name honors Spanish botanists Claudio Boutelou (1774–1842) and his brother Esteban Boutelou (1776–1813).
Variants and Related Words
- Grama (grass): The common name for grasses belonging to the genus . Examples include blue grama () and sideoats grama ().
- Forage grass: A general term for grasses cultivated or growing naturally for grazing livestock, which includes species.
Synonyms
- Grama grass (common name equivalent)
Noun
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forage grasses
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