Soft Rush (Noun)
Meaning
Tall rush with soft erect or arching stems found in Eurasia, Australia, New Zealand, and common in North America.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The soft rush grew in clusters along the banks of the slow-moving stream, its pale yellow flowers swaying gently in the breeze.
- In the wet meadows, soft rush was a common sight, its tall, arching stems a favorite haunt of nesting birds.
- The naturalist carefully noted the presence of soft rush in the area, recognizing its importance as a habitat for small mammals and insects.
- Soft rush grew abundantly in the flooded areas of the nature reserve, its soft stems bending and flexing in the flowing water.
- The park's wetlands were dominated by soft rush, its tall stems forming a sea of green that stretched as far as the eye could see.