Kikuyu grass

Meaning

Noun

A tropical grass, Pennisetum clandestinum (species), native to Kenya and now a common lawn grass and invasive species elsewhere.

Origin

So named as it is native to the highland regions of East Africa where the Kikuyu people live.

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