midgrass
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- noun
- Specialized
- Restoring midgrass areas is important for preserving native prairie ecosystems.
Examples
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Ranchers often manage fields of midgrass to support cattle grazing throughout the year.
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The field was covered in midgrass.
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The Great Plains were once dominated by midgrass species, providing crucial forage for bison.
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Farmers often prefer midgrasses for their livestock.
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The midgrass in the pasture provides excellent forage for cattle during the summer.
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Many species of wildlife thrive in habitats dominated by midgrass, such as the tallgrass prairie.
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Farmers often choose midgrass varieties to improve soil health and support livestock grazing.
Synonyms
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A strong grass from North American prairies that turns bronze in autumn
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Etymology
Midgrass comes from the parts mid- ('middle') and grass ('grass'), so it means grasses of medium height — neither very short nor very tall — and that's why the word describes prairie plants used for grazing.