Grass Family (Noun)
Meaning
The grasses: chiefly herbaceous but some woody plants including cereals; bamboo; reeds; sugar cane.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The grass family is one of the largest and most diverse plant families, with over 10,000 known species.
- Bamboo is a type of grass that belongs to the grass family and is commonly used for furniture and construction.
- The grass family includes many economically important crops, such as wheat, oats, and barley.
- Sugar cane is a tropical grass that belongs to the grass family and is widely cultivated for its sweet sap.
- Reeds and rushes are types of aquatic grasses that belong to the grass family and are often used for basket-making and other crafts.