African Love Grass (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial South African grass having densely clumped flimsy stems; introduced into United States especially for erosion control.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- African love grass was widely introduced to the United States for its potential in erosion control on roadways and hillsides.
- The use of African love grass for landscaping has become increasingly popular in dry climates due to its low maintenance and drought resistance.
- Ecologists have expressed concern about the aggressive spread of African love grass and its potential impact on native plant species.
- African love grass has been used in numerous conservation efforts due to its ability to quickly stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
- Farmers often choose to plant African love grass as a border crop to protect their land from soil loss and damage from heavy rainfall.