reed grass

noun

1

: any of various reeds or reedy grasses: such as

a

: a tall perennial grass of the genus Calamagrostis sometimes used for hay

especially : an Australian grass (C. quadriseta or Deyeuxia quadriseta)

b

: a grass of the genus Arundo

especially : giant reed sense 1

c

: wood grass sense 1

d

: a grass of the genus Phragmites

especially : common reed

2

: bur reed

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