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Kentucky bluegrass noun[ U ] uk /kənˌtʌk.i ˈbluː.ɡrɑːs/ us /kənˌtʌk.i ˈbluː.ɡræs/ a type of bluish-green grass that is commonly used in the US for animal feed and for lawns, sports fields, etc.: 草地早熟禾(一种蓝绿色的牧草,在美国常用作动物饲料、草坪、运动场等) Introduced by early colonists, Kentucky bluegrass grows abundantly, producing a bluish appearance when in bud. Homeowners may have to reconsider whether heavily watered Kentucky bluegrass is the right choice. Heat can turn Kentucky bluegrass dormant, making lawns brown. The popular Kentucky bluegrass has a shallow, thirsty root system. The animals readily graze the Kentucky bluegrass that has replaced the native species. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases Common plants African violet agave aloe aloe vera alpine strawberry dianthus dichondra dieffenbachia dill weed dracaena loganberry maidenhair fern maize mandrake mare's tail sorrel sotol sow thistle Spanish moss spearmint
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