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johnson grass


Meanings
  • noun

    A type of tall, coarse grass that is native to North America and forms dense stands. It is commonly found in pastures and waste areas.

    - "Johnson grass is a common weed in Southern pastures."
    - "The farmers struggled to control the spread of Johnson grass in their fields."

Variants
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johnsongrass , johnsongrasses
Etymology
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Named after Reverend Johns, an early settler in North America who is said to have introduced this grass to the region.


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  1. Johnson grass is also known as 'wild sorghum' or 'Johnsongrass'.

  2. Johnson grass is a common host plant for several species of insects, including the Johnson grasshopper.

  3. Johnson grass can grow up to 10 feet tall and has sharp, jagged edges on its leaves.


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  1. Sorghum: Sorghum is a cereal crop that is often grown in areas where Johnson grass is common. The two are sometimes intercropped to improve soil health.


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Johnson grass has been a subject of literature, particularly in works depicting life in the American South. It is often used as a metaphor for hardship and struggle.

How to Memorize "johnson grass"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a tall, coarse grass that forms dense stands in pastures and waste areas. Imagine its seed heads and the way it waves in the wind.

  2. associate

    - Associate Johnson grass with the American South and the challenges farmers face in controlling its spread.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that Johnson grass is a type of coarse grass that is native to North America and is often found in pastures and waste areas.


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