Holcus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Old World grasses widely cultivated in America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Holcus lanatus is a perennial grass often found in fields and along roadsides in North America.
- In its native Old World, holcus was considered a desirable forage crop for livestock before being introduced to the Americas.
- Holcus mollis, or creeping soft-grass, has become naturalized in the eastern United States and Canada.
- In a field, holcus can be identified by its flat, hairless, and dark green leaves that can grow up to 15 centimeters in length.
- Holcus lanatus grows densely in areas with adequate moisture, and its rhizomes allow it to tolerate a moderate amount of drought.