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dactylis

 

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Noun dactylis has 1 sense
  1. Dactylis, genus Dactylis - a monocotyledonous grass of the family Gramineae (has only one species)
    --1 is a kind of monocot genus, liliopsid genus
    --1 is a member of
     Gramineae, family Gramineae, Graminaceae, family Graminaceae, Poaceae, family Poaceae, grass family

Definitions from the Web

Dactylis

Definition:

Dactylis is a genus of grass in the family Poaceae, commonly known as cock's-foot or orchard grass. It is characterized by its dense, tufted growth and preference for fertile soils.

Senses:

  1. Noun - Botany: A tall, perennial grass with broad, dark green leaves and clusters of spikelets.

Usages:

  • Botanical Gardens: Dactylis is often cultivated in botanical gardens for its ornamental appearance and ability to attract pollinators.
  • Fodder: Farmers commonly use dactylis as a fodder crop for livestock due to its high nutritional value.
  • Soil Stabilization: Dactylis is grown in erosion-prone areas to prevent soil erosion and provide stability.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The dactylis plants in the botanical garden swayed gracefully in the breeze.
  2. Farmers in the region rely on dactylis as a primary source of fodder for their cattle.
  3. The municipality planted dactylis along the roadside to control soil erosion.

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