Bluestem (Noun)
Meaning
Tall grass with smooth bluish leaf sheaths grown for hay in the United States.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Big bluestem is a native grass species commonly found in the prairies of the United States.
- The farmer decided to plant big bluestem on his land due to its high yield and resistance to drought.
- Little bluestem is another type of bluestem that is often used for hay production in the country.
- Bluestem grasses are known for their smooth bluish leaf sheaths and are widely cultivated in the United States.
- The tallgrass prairie ecosystem relies heavily on the growth of big bluestem and little bluestem to support its diverse wildlife.