Alligator Grass (Noun)
Meaning
Prolific South American aquatic weed having grasslike leaves and short spikes of white flowers; clogs waterways with dense floating masses.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Alligator grass choked the shallow lake, making it nearly impossible for boats to pass through.
- The thick patches of alligator grass provided the perfect hiding spots for fish, making them challenging to catch.
- Researchers spent hours studying the impact of alligator grass on local ecosystems and the efforts being made to control its spread.
- Despite the difficulties it caused, the alligator grass did help to maintain the lake's water quality by absorbing excess nutrients.
- Locals grew tired of dealing with the constant influx of alligator grass that seemed to reappear as soon as it was removed.