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cloud grass

cloud grass

9.9
A grass from Spain with fine, feathery flower heads used in dried bouquets
  • noun
translation icon : hierba nube
  • Gardeners commonly dry cloud grass to use in winter bouquets.

Examples

  • Cloud grass is often added to floral arrangements for its delicate, airy appearance.

  • The feathery heads of cloud grass create a soft, floating effect in landscapes.

  • The cloud grass swayed gently in the breeze.

  • Many gardeners love using cloud grasses in their arrangements.

  • Cloud grass adds a whimsical touch to any dried floral bouquet due to its soft, fluffy tufts.

  • Florists often use cloud grass in their arrangements because of its light and airy texture.

  • The gentle sway of cloud grass in the wind creates a serene atmosphere in garden displays.

Synonyms

Agrostis nebulosa
vscloud grass
  • Specialized
9.9

A grass with light soft flower clusters used in dried flower arrangements

highlights Spanish origin and cloud like flower panicles rather than neutral species naming

Surface Forms

cloud grass singular
cloud grasses plural

Morphology

cloud + grass

The compound 'cloud grass' is transparently compositional: 'cloud' modifies 'grass' to indicate a type of grass with cloud-like, feathery flower panicles. A B1 learner who knows 'cloud' and 'grass' can infer it is a kind of grass with a cloud-like appearance (even if they may not know the specific botanical name or its use in dried bouquets).

Etymology

Cloud grass comes from its soft, feathery flower heads that look like tiny clouds floating above the grass stems. That's why gardeners dry it for 'dried bouquets', and the name helps you remember this light, cloud-like grass.