Awnless Bromegrass (Noun)
Meaning
Drought-resistant perennial with awns lacking or very short and long creeping rhizomes; Europe and temperate Asia.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Awnless bromegrass has a dense root system, allowing it to tolerate drought and resist soil erosion.
- In dry regions, awnless bromegrass can form dense swards, choking out less hardy grasses.
- As a non-native invasive, awnless bromegrass is now a widespread concern for ecologists across the country.
- Under moderate management, awnless bromegrass pastures may maintain some palatability and nutrition for livestock.
- Research indicates that early fall sowing promotes deeper rooting in young stands of awnless bromegrass.