hair grass

American  

noun

1. any of various grasses having slender stems and leaves, especially one of the genus Deschampsia, as D. flexuosa or D. caespitosa.

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hair grass British  

noun

1. any grass of the genera Aira, Deschampsia, etc, having very narrow stems and leaves

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Etymology

Origin of hair grass

First recorded in 1750–60

Example Sentences

They shuffle over the wet sand and coir netting with George Blomberg, one of the Port’s senior environmental managers, planting native salt grass and tufted hair grass to help restore an eroded habitat.

From Seattle Times

On a wagon ride from the Pittsfield train station, Melville scribbled the names of all the grasses he knew: redtop, ribbon grass, finger grass, orchard grass, hair grass.

From The New Yorker

In the wetland sections, there are native meadow grasses such as evergreen fescues and tufted hair grass. 

From Economist

Tickle grass and tufted hair grass, among others, tint the vistas with subtle hues.

From Washington Post

Grow tufted hair grass in our hot climate as you would a hosta; give it a little afternoon shade, and place it in enriched soil that captures moisture without being wet.

From Washington Post