mondo grass

American  

[mon-doh] / ˈmɒn doʊ /

noun

1. any of several plants belonging to the genus Ophiopogon, of the lily family, native to western Asia, especially O. japonicus, having grasslike leaves and lavender or white flowers.

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Etymology

Origin of mondo grass

From New Latin (1763), an earlier genus name, of unexplained origin

Example Sentences

Here, they planted a drought-resistant mix of California dune grass, mondo grass and poppies alongside the former owners’ birds of paradise, pink camellias and pineapple guava tree.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether tucked into pots or lining walkways or beds, the shiny blades of black mondo grass add a note of year-round darkness to any garden scene.

From Seattle Times

Many species — such as black mondo grass or Japanese sweet flag grass — can survive in cold weather, but they typically can’t withstand the weight of snow, according to Prinzing.

From Washington Post

Both Olander and Bauer like to complement house colors with their plant and decor choices, such as adding a red maple near a brick house or black mondo grass by dark trim.

From Seattle Times

Another option that might work more quickly is to plant grasses — not turfgrass, but creeping ones such as mondo grass.

From Seattle Times