vernal grass

British  

noun

1. any of various Eurasian grasses of the genus Anthoxanthum, such as A. odoratum ( sweet vernal grass ), having the fragrant scent of coumarin

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Example Sentences

Sweet vernal grass, tall oat grass, holy grass, redtop, animated or wild oats, blue-joint, and porcupine grass are among them.

From Seed Dispersal by Beal, W. J. (William James)

Here is the sweet-scented vernal grass; taste and see how pleasant it is; it is the grass which, perhaps more than any other, gives that charming odour to the hayfields.

From Country Walks of a Naturalist with His Children by Houghton, W. (William)

A little white clover or sweet vernal grass or sheep’s fescue may be added, if you fancy them, but they will not improve the appearance of the lawn.

From Garden and Forest Weekly, Volume 1 No. 1, February 29, 1888 by Various

Men will rise up and welcome his quickening words as vernal grass at the first rains of spring.

From Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) by Parker, Theodore