Definition

Noun: 1. A type of perennial grass: A tall grass species (Phalaris arundinacea) that grows in wet habitats such as marshes, meadows, and ditches. It is characterized by its broad leaves and is native to Europe and North America. It is also commonly known as reed canary grass.

Usage Notes

• "Lady's laces" is a common name used primarily in botanical and horticultural contexts to refer to this specific grass species.
• The name likely originates from the plant's appearance, with its long, slender leaves and flower panicles that may resemble delicate laces.
• It is often used to describe the plant in its natural habitat or when discussing wetland vegetation.

Examples

• The wet meadow was filled with lady's laces, swaying in the breeze.
• Lady's laces can be an aggressive grower in ditches and marshy areas.
• We identified several native species, including lady's laces, during the wetland survey.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in ecological studies to describe a component of riparian (riverbank) or palustrine (marsh) plant communities.
• In some contexts, it may be discussed as a species that can become invasive outside its native range.

Variants and Related Words

• Reed canary grass: The more widely used common name for the same species ().
• Gardener's garters: Another occasional common name for this plant, referring to its striped leaf cultivars.
• Ribbon grass: A variegated cultivar of with striped leaves, often grown in gardens.

Synonyms

• Reed canary grass
• (Scientific name)

Related Phrases

• Wetland grass: A general descriptive term for grasses like lady's laces that thrive in saturated soils.
• Perennial grass: A category describing grasses that live for more than two years, which includes lady's laces.

Noun

1. perennial grass of marshy meadows and ditches having broad leaves; Europe and North America