saltgrass
saltgrass (Distichlis spicata)
Meaning
Noun
- Distichlis spicata (species), an American grass that can tolerate alkali and salty conditions.
- Similar salt-tolerant species in the genus Distichlis (genus).
Related
Similar words
- seashore saltgrass, inland saltgrass, desert saltgrass
- Palmer's grass, nipa grass, Baja grass, Australian salt-grass
Origin
- salt + grass
Modern English dictionary
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