Agrostis Alba (Noun)
Meaning
Slender European grass of shady places; grown also in northeastern America and temperate Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Agrostis alba, commonly known as the slender red top or the red top grass, has a soft velvety texture to its dark green blades.
- It has also been observed that the invasive spread of agrostis alba disrupts local ecosystem in North America by crowding out native grasses.
- This adaptable and aggressive agrostis alba often colonizes lawns weakened by insect damage, compacted soil or extreme weather.
- While sometimes intentionally grown for ornamental or shade ground cover, the introduction of agrostis alba into local wildlife preserves poses some threat.
- When preparing an optimal seeding plan, an awareness of invasive plant life like agrostis alba will guide which alternatives would serve your goal of strengthening an environment more.