Rhodes grass
- noun
- South African
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pasto Rhodes
- Researchers are studying the drought resistance of Rhodes grass compared to other forage plants.
Examples
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The rapid growth of Rhodes grass makes it an ideal choice for pasture in dry climates.
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Farmers in Australia often cultivate Rhodes grass for their cattle.
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Farmers in arid areas often rely on Rhodes grass to feed their cattle.
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Many ranchers prefer Rhodes grass due to its drought resistance.
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Farmers in arid areas often rely on Rhodes grass to feed their cattle.
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The rapid growth of Rhodes grass makes it an ideal choice for pasture in dry climates.
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Many ranchers prefer Rhodes grass due to its drought resistance.
Synonyms
A grass that lives for many years and is grown for animal feed in dry areas
Surface Forms
Morphology
Rhodes + grass
The compound combines the proper name 'Rhodes' with 'grass', which transparently signals a variety or type of grass associated with that name or place. A B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer it denotes a kind of grass (even if they cannot deduce precise botanical details), so the basic meaning is compositional and predictable.
Etymology
Rhodes grass may be named after a person or place called Rhodes, and the word grass shows it is a plant farmers grow to give animals 'feed'. It grows fast and survives dry soil, so farmers used it as reliable 'feed' in dry areas, and that useful role is why the name stuck.
