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agropyron repens

 

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Noun agropyron repens has 1 sense
  1. dog grass, couch grass, quackgrass, quack grass, quick grass, witch grass, witchgrass, Agropyron repens - European grass spreading rapidly by creeping rhizomes; naturalized in North America as a weed
    --1 is a kind of wheatgrass, wheat-grass

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Agropyron Repens

Agropyron repens, commonly known as couch grass, is a perennial grass that belongs to the Poaceae family. Native to Europe and Asia, it has spread to various regions around the world and is often considered a troublesome weed in gardens and lawns.

Definitions

Noun:

  1. A species of grass (Agropyron repens) that is widely known as couch grass due to its extensive creeping rhizomes.

Senses

Sense 1

Noun: A grass species with creeping rhizomes that can become invasive and outcompete other plants in lawns and gardens.

Example Sentence: The couch grass in my garden has taken over the flower bed, choking the other plants.

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Usage

Agropyron repens is most commonly encountered in the context of gardening and landscaping due to its invasive nature. It is often discussed as a nuisance and ways to control or eliminate it are frequently sought after.

To effectively deal with couch grass, it is important to understand its rhizomatous growth pattern and implement well-suited strategies, such as regular mowing, manual removal, or targeted herbicide application.

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