wheat-grass
Definition
- Noun:
- A grass of the genus Agropyron: "wheat-grass" refers to any of various perennial grasses belonging to the genus Agropyron, which are often used for forage or erosion control.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer planted wheat-grass to help prevent soil erosion on the hillside.
- Wheat-grass is known for its hardiness and deep root system.
Advanced Usage
- As a common name: While scientifically referring to the genus , "wheat-grass" is sometimes used more loosely as a common name for other similar grasses in related genera used for similar purposes.
- Several species marketed as wheat-grass are valued in organic farming.
Variants and Related Words
Wheatgrass (n): A common alternative spelling, often written as one word.
- Wheatgrass juice is popular in some health food circles. (Note: This usage often refers to young grass of common wheat, Triticum aestivum, and is a related but distinct concept from the botanical genus Agropyron.)
Couch grass (n): A common name for Elymus repens (formerly Agropyron repens), a specific species often considered a weed but also a type of wheat-grass.
- Quackgrass (n): Another common name for .
Synonyms
- Agropyron (n): The scientific genus name.
- Couch grass (n): For the specific species .
- Quackgrass (n): For the specific species .
Noun
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a grass of the genus Agropyron
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