Chloris Gayana (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial grass of South Africa introduced into United States; cultivated as forage grass in dry regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Chloris gayana is a perennial grass native to South Africa that has been introduced to the United States as a forage crop for dry regions.
- Farmers in the southwestern United States often plant chloris gayana as a drought-tolerant alternative to traditional forage grasses.
- Chloris gayana is a popular choice for cattle ranchers in arid regions due to its ability to thrive in dry conditions.
- Researchers have been studying the potential of chloris gayana as a biofuel crop in regions where traditional crops struggle to grow.
- In some parts of the United States, chloris gayana has become a common sight in fields and pastures, valued for its hardiness and nutritional value as a forage grass.