elephant grass
"Elephant grass" is a versatile plant native to Africa, widely cultivated for animal feed and other uses.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(common)A tall tropical grass, often grown for feeding livestock.
Example
- Farmers use elephant grass to feed their cattle during the dry season.
C1Botany
(technical)A robust perennial grass, known scientifically as Pennisetum purpureum, characterized by thick stems and high biomass yield.
Example
- Elephant grass, or Pennisetum purpureum, is studied for its potential in biofuel production.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "elephant grass":
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