Bottle Grass (Noun)
Meaning
European foxtail naturalized in North America; often a troublesome weed.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Bottle grass has become a persistent problem in many North American gardens and lawns.
- The farmer spent hours each day trying to eradicate the bottle grass that had taken over his fields.
- Bottle grass seeds can remain dormant in the soil for years, making it difficult to completely eliminate the weed.
- Homeowners often mistake bottle grass for a harmless grass species, but it can quickly overtake other plants.
- Bottle grass is particularly troublesome in areas with moist soil, where it can spread rapidly and choke out native vegetation.