Ribgrass (Noun)
Meaning
An Old World plantain with long narrow ribbed leaves widely established in temperate regions.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The field was overrun with ribgrass, making it difficult to distinguish from the surrounding weeds.
- Ribgrass can often be found growing in cracks of sidewalks and pavement in urban environments.
- The presence of ribgrass on the site was seen as a key indicator of the soil's quality.
- After years of trying to eradicate it, the farmer finally gave up and learned to live with the ribgrass.
- The ribgrass that lined the roadside was a common sight in the region during the spring months.