Bear Grass (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Yucca of west central United States having a clump of basal grasslike leaves and a central stalk with a terminal raceme of small whitish flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The landscape was dotted with clusters of bear grass, their tall stalks swaying gently in the breeze.
• In the high desert, bear grass was a common sight, its spiky leaves a striking contrast to the surrounding rocks.
• As we hiked through the dry wash, we came across a small patch of bear grass, its delicate flowers a surprise in the arid landscape.
• The botanist carefully dug up a specimen of bear grass, taking care not to damage its deep taproot.
• In the garden, the bear grass added a dramatic touch, its tall stalks and spiky leaves providing a striking backdrop for the other plants.

Synonyms

• Yucca Glauca

Meaning ²

Plant of western North America having woody rhizomes and tufts of stiff grasslike basal leaves and spikes of creamy white flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Xerophyllum Tenax
• Squaw Grass

Hypernyms

• Liliaceous Plant

Meaning ³

Stemless plant with tufts of grasslike leaves and erect panicle of minute creamy white flowers; southwestern United States and Mexico.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Nolina Microcarpa

Hypernyms

• Century Plant
• American Aloe

Meaning ⁴

Yucca of southern United States having a clump of basal grasslike leaves and a central stalk with a terminal raceme of small whitish flowers.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Yucca Smalliana