Johnson Grass (Noun)
Meaning
Tall perennial grass that spreads by creeping rhizomes and is grown for fodder; naturalized in southern United States where it is a serious pest on cultivated land.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Johnson grass is a highly invasive species that can outcompete native plants for water and nutrients.
- The farmer struggled to eradicate the johnson grass that had taken over his fields and was choking out his crops.
- Johnson grass is often used as a forage crop for livestock, but its invasive tendencies make it a double-edged sword.
- In the southern United States, johnson grass is considered a noxious weed due to its ability to spread quickly and dominate ecosystems.
- The landowner spent thousands of dollars trying to control the johnson grass that had infested his property and was threatening to destroy his livelihood.