Shortgrass (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various grasses that are short and can tolerate drought conditions; common on the dry upland plains just east of the Rocky Mountains.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The rolling hills were covered in a blanket of shortgrass that swayed gently in the breeze.
- Shortgrass was the primary vegetation found on the dry upland plains of the region.
- Ranchers often preferred grazing their cattle on the shortgrass because it was less prone to overgrowth.
- After years of drought, the once-thriving shortgrass began to wither and turn a pale shade of brown.
- In areas with limited rainfall, shortgrass proved to be an ideal choice for landscaping due to its low maintenance requirements.