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Briza

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A grass with delicate seed heads that shake in the wind

proper noun

Specialized

: Briza

The delicate seed heads of Briza sway in the summer breeze.
Briza maxima
quaking grass
Briza grass

Examples

Gardeners often plant Briza for its attractive, trembling flower heads.
In gardens, Briza adds a delicate touch to the landscape.
Several species of Briza are popular in ornamental gardens across Europe.
The Briza grass swayed gently in the breeze.
The delicate seed heads of Briza sway gently in the wind, resembling tiny bells.
In gardens, Briza adds a touch of elegance with its unique flowering spikes.
Botanists often study Briza for its ability to thrive in temperate climates.

Surface Forms

Briza main

Etymology

Briza is the name of a group of grasses and comes from an old Greek word briza meaning 'a kind of oat or grass'. The plant's delicate seed heads shake or 'quake' in the wind, which is why it is called 'quaking grass' and why gardeners like it for its moving, delicate look.