setaria glauca

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Noun setaria glauca has 1 sense

yellow bristlegrass, yellow bristle grass, yellow foxtail, glaucous bristlegrass, Setaria glauca - common weedy and bristly grass found in nearly all temperate areas
--₁ is a kind of foxtail, foxtail grass

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Setaria glauca

Description:

Setaria glauca, commonly known as yellow foxtail or pigeon grass, is a widespread annual grass species belonging to the Poaceae family. It is characterized by its erect, tufted, and hairless stems, and its inflorescence composed of yellowish spikelets.

Senses:

Noun - Botany:

A type of grass that is native to temperate regions and often considered a weed, particularly in agricultural fields.

Example: Farmers struggle to control the growth of Setaria glauca in their crops.

Noun - Entomology:

A species of moth in the family Noctuidae, commonly found in North America and Europe.

Example: The larvae of Setaria glauca moths feed on various grasses.

Adjective:

Describing anything related to or resembling Setaria glauca, particularly its color.

Example: The painting displayed a beautiful setaria glauca sunset over the fields.