sand reed

noun

Any of the North American grasses of the genus Calamovilfa.

Similar
sand sedgeCarex arenaria

Meanings

nounsand reed (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAny of the North American grasses of the genus Calamovilfa.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounEuropean maritime sedge naturalized along Atlantic coast of United States; rootstock has properties of sarsaparilla

Similar
sand sedgeCarex arenaria
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APA

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Chicago

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