soil binder

or soilbinder


noun
  1. a plant that prevents or inhibits erosion by providing a ground cover and forming a dense network of roots that hold the soil.

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How to use soil binder in a sentence

  • This grass is also an excellent soil binder, as its roots form a perfect matting in any kind of moist soil soon after planting.

    A Handbook of Some South Indian Grasses | Rai Bahadur K. Ranga Achariyar