Phalaris Arundinacea (Noun)
Meaning
Perennial grass of marshy meadows and ditches having broad leaves; Europe and North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Reeds are often controlled by hand-pulling, especially in areas where chemical treatment is undesirable, such as around water bodies where Phalaris arundinacea often grows.
- Phalaris arundinacea is a member of the family Poaceae and is widely distributed in marshy meadows and ditches across Europe and North America.
- It is used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis, fever, urinary tract infections, and cough and cold; Phalaris arundinacea produces a compound that inhibits the bacterial flora on its surface.
- Research on phalaris grass, particularly Phalaris arundinacea, began in the late 20th century with significant effort centered in northern Europe and North America.
- The compound produced by Phalaris arundinacea has been found to be effective against several types of bacteria, suggesting its potential use as a surface disinfectant or antiseptic cream ingredient.