Burgrass (Noun)
Meaning
A grass of the genus Cenchrus.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Burgrass is a perennial grass that has become an invasive species in many parts of the world.
- The long spikes of the burgrass plant are covered in sharp, seed-bearing barbs that cling to clothing and animal fur.
- Burgrass seeds are difficult to separate due to the persistent hard glumes that cover them.
- Some Australian Aboriginal communities traditionally use burgrass seeds as a source of food, grinding them into flour for use in bread.
- The tough, spiny seeds of the burgrass plant make it difficult for livestock to digest, reducing its potential as a pasture grass.