dactyloctenium aegypticum

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun dactyloctenium aegypticum has 1 sense

Egyptian grass, crowfoot grass, Dactyloctenium aegypticum - a creeping grass with spikes like fingers
--₁ is a kind of crabgrass, crab grass, finger grass

Definitions from the Web

dactyloctenium aegypticum

Definition:

dactyloctenium aegypticum is a species of grass commonly known as Egyptian crowfoot grass. It is a warm-season grass native to Africa and the Middle East, characterized by its creeping and mat-forming growth habit.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Noun: An herbaceous perennial grass with creeping stems that is often used for erosion control and ground cover.

Example sentence: The dactyloctenium aegypticum planted along the riverbank effectively prevents soil erosion.

Sense 2:

Noun: A common grass species found in lawns and pastures, known for its ability to withstand drought and high temperatures.

Example sentence: Our new lawn is thriving, thanks to the resilience of dactyloctenium aegypticum in dry and hot conditions.

Sense 3:

Adjective: Pertaining to or characteristic of dactyloctenium aegypticum.

Example sentence: The dactyloctenium aegypticum variety in our garden provides a beautiful green carpet-like coverage.