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Holcus

Holcus

9.9
A group of grasses like velvet grass that grow in Europe, Asia and Africa
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The Holcus genus includes grasses commonly known as velvet grass.

Examples

  • Several species of Holcus are grown as forage crops in temperate regions.

  • Botanists study Holcus to understand the adaptation of grasses to different climates.

  • The Holcus species thrives in moist environments.

  • Is Holcus often found in wetland areas?

  • Botanists study Holcus to understand the adaptation of grasses to different climates.

  • Several species of Holcus are grown as forage crops in temperate regions.

  • The Holcus genus includes grasses commonly known as velvet grass.

Compounds

Holcus lanatus
  • Specialized
9.9

A tall grass with soft stems from Europe often used to feed cows

Holcus mollis
  • Specialized
9.9

A grass from Europe with soft, velvety leaves that lives for many years and grows in meadows

Surface Forms

Holcus singular
Holcus plural

Etymology

Holcus is a scientific Latin name for a group of grasses, including the plants commonly called 'velvet grass'. A helpful way to remember Holcus is to picture soft, velvety tufts of grass, because the name is what botanists use for those soft grasses.