Meadow Foxtail (Noun)
Meaning
Stout erect perennial grass of northern parts of Old World having silky flowering spikes; widely cultivated for pasture and hay; naturalized in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The meadow foxtail grows well in damp soil and can tolerate flooding for short periods.
- In many regions of the Old World, the meadow foxtail has become an essential component of traditional pastures.
- This grass is an ideal crop for silage or hay, especially meadow foxtail which produces more tonnage than most.
- Cultivated in northern climates, the meadow foxtail adapts easily to diverse growing conditions.
- Farmland seeded with meadow foxtail serves as vital food for a range of wild birds during their annual migrations.