Cheatgrass (Noun)
Meaning
Annual or winter annual grass with softly hairy leaves of the Mediterranean.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Cheatgrass grows in a wide range of environments, from open forests to grasslands and deserts.
- In some parts of the Mediterranean, cheatgrass is considered an invasive species that outcompetes native vegetation.
- Cheatgrass has softly hairy leaves that are pale green in color and can grow up to 6 inches tall.
- The seeds of cheatgrass are an important food source for many birds and small mammals in the region.
- Cheatgrass is often found growing in disturbed areas, such as along roadsides and in areas that have been recently burned.