spear grass
any of various grasses, as a meadow grass or a bent grass, having lance-shaped leaves or floral spikes.
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Amongst the ranges we found kangaroo grass as high as our shoulders, and on the plains the spear grass up to our knees.
Successful Exploration Through the Interior of Australia | William John WillsThe dew was heavy, even on the rough salt spear-grass which fringed the sand above the cove.
Pharais and The Mountain Lovers | Fiona MacleodDuring our stay the island was fired, in order to remove the "spear-grass," which is so destructive to cattle.
Cruise of the 'Alert' | R. W. CoppingerIt was the stalks, above the upper joint, of spear-grass and redtop grass growing so profusely in Weathersfield.
Home Life in Colonial Days | Alice Morse EarleThe earth elves were on foot, in green suits, with acorn cups for helmets and spear grass for lances.
Lulu's Library, Volume II | Louisa M. Alcott
British Dictionary definitions for spear grass
another name for wild Spaniard
any of various native Australian grasses, esp of the genera Stipa or Heteropogon, with sharp-pointed seeds
any of various grasses with sharp stiff blades or seeds
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