scutch grass

"Scutch grass" refers to certain types of grass known for their invasive growth and resilience, commonly found in lawns and gardens.

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Definition

B2Gardening

(informal)A type of grass known for its rapid and aggressive growth, often considered a weed.

Example

  • The gardener spent hours trying to remove the scutch grass from the flower beds.

C1Botany

(technical)A perennial grass with creeping rhizomes and stolons, commonly found in warm climates.

Example

  • Scutch grass, with its extensive root system, can quickly overtake a lawn if not managed properly.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "scutch grass":

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