Bur Grass (Noun)
Meaning
A grass of the genus Cenchrus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The residents of the area consistently worked to eradicate the invasive bur grass that had been choking out other vegetation.
- Bur grass was getting harder to get rid of in the garden due to its ability to spread through underground rhizomes.
- In many places certain species of bur grass are considered weeds due to its ability to outcompete desired vegetation.
- Cutting off bur grass flowers as they form to prevent seed production can help manage its spread.
- Experts encouraged landowners to control the growth of bur grass because of its negative impact on native plant species.