reed grass

noun

1. a tall perennial grass, Glyceria maxima , of rivers and ponds of Europe, Asia, and Canada

Example Sentences

You mean the common reed-grass, no doubt; it is not yet in flower, but you will see it in August and September.

From Project Gutenberg

The rush or papyrus of the river-side cannot grow without mire; the reed-grass needs moisture.

From Project Gutenberg

They immediately concealed themselves in a deep ravine, which at the bottom was covered with dry reed grass.

From Project Gutenberg

After about an hour we come to a swampy plain, covered with tall reed-grass.

From Project Gutenberg

Presently his eye rested upon some tall reed-grass that was growing near.

From Project Gutenberg