Johnson grass en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after an Alabama plantation owner, Colonel William Johnson, who sowed its seeds on river-bottom farmland circa 1840.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) A perennial Mediterranean grass (Sorghum halepense) cultivated for forage, but considered invasive and noxious.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson grasses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (1)
kix thēu (plant)