dropseed

[US]/ˈdrɒp.siːd/
[UK]/ˈdrɑːp.siːd/

Translation

n.any grass of the genus Sporobolus, having small flowers and seeds that drop readily from the spikelets
Word Forms
Pluraldropseeds

Phrases & Collocations

sporobolus dropseed

prairie dropseed

giant dropseed

smooth dropseed

tall dropseed

alkaline dropseed

sand dropseed

clustered dropseed

seedland dropseed

rough dropseed

Example Sentences

prairie dropseed forms dense clumps in native meadows throughout the summer months.

gardeners often plant dropseed for its ornamental appeal and drought tolerance.

the native dropseed grass sways gracefully in the autumn breeze across the prairie.

dropseed provides important habitat and food sources for numerous grassland birds.

this particular dropseed species thrives in dry, sandy soil conditions.

ecologists study dropseed to understand how to restore native prairie ecosystems.

the intact dropseed prairie supports incredibly diverse insect populations.

dropseed can be found growing wild across much of north america.

conservationists work hard to protect areas where native dropseed grows naturally.

dropseed produces distinctive flower spikes that bloom in late summer.

the golden dropseed meadow shimmered beautifully under the afternoon sun.

land managers occasionally use dropseed in native grassland restoration projects.

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