Elymus Hispidus (Noun)
Meaning
Asiatic grass introduced into United States rangelands for pasture and fodder.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Elymus hispidus serves as a crucial introduced species in the United States rangelands for its valuable pasture and fodder.
- Many American ranchers promote the cultivation of elymus hispidus due to its hardiness and nutritious value to livestock.
- A study on introduced Asiatic grasses found that elymus hispidus significantly increased the grazing capacity in US rangelands.
- In the early 20th century, the US government introduced elymus hispidus as a solution to alleviate fodder shortages in many regions.
- Elymus hispidus has become a common sight in American pastures, reflecting the importance of the Asiatic grass in modern livestock farming.