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Ripple-grass (Noun)

Meaning

An Old World plantain with long narrow ribbed leaves widely established in temperate regions.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • Ripple-grass grows abundantly along sidewalks and cracks in the pavement in urban areas, where it can spread quickly through its prolific seeds.
  • A distinguishing feature of ripple-grass is the ridged or ribbed texture of its leaves, which are a key identifying trait for botanists.
  • The lawn was covered with a type of weed known as ripple-grass, which spread aggressively and was resistant to conventional herbicides.
  • During a hike, the group came across a small patch of ripple-grass growing in the forest understory, a surprise given its typical association with more disturbed habitats.
  • Ripple-grass seems to thrive in disturbed soil, often appearing after construction projects or areas of heavy foot traffic have disrupted the natural vegetation.

Synonyms

  • Buckthorn
  • English Plantain
  • Plantago Lanceolata
  • Narrow-leaved Plantain
  • Ribwort
  • Ribgrass

Hypernyms

  • Plantain
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