Agropyron (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial grasses of temperate and cool regions: wheatgrass; dog grass.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Agropyron cristatum is a species of perennial grass that thrives in well-drained soil and full sun.
- Agropyron species, such as the quackgrass and wheatgrass, can outcompete other plants due to their robust root systems.
- Some agropyron species can tolerate moderate salinity levels and therefore grow in areas where other plants cannot.
- A variety of agropyron grasses can be used for re-vegetation of eroded land, especially those that require little maintenance.
- Quackgrass, an agropyron species, can become an invasive weed when introduced to areas with more favorable growing conditions.