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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.

Synonyms

  • Genus Agropyron

Hypernyms

  • Liliopsid Genus
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