cordgrass

/ˈkɔrdˌɡræs/ /ˈkɔːrdˌɡræs/

Meanings

noun

Any of various species of coastal wetland grass in the genus Spartina.

Examples :

"The rising tide flowed around the tall cordgrass growing along the edge of the marsh. "

Related Words

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

coastal adjective

/ˈkəʊstəl/ /ˈkoʊstəl/

Relating to the coast; on or near the coast, as a coastal town, a coastal breeze

"The coastal town was very popular with tourists. "

along adverb

/əˈlɑŋ/ /əˈlɒŋ/ /əˈlɔŋ/

In company; together.

"John played the piano and everyone sang along."

growing verb

/ˈɡɹəʊɪŋ/ /ˈɡɹoʊɪŋ/

To become larger, to increase in magnitude.

"Children grow quickly."

various adjective

/ˈvɛə.ɹi.əs/ /ˈvæɹ.i.əs/

Having a broad range (of different elements).

"The reasons are various."

rising verb

/ˈɹaɪzɪŋ/

To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.

"The hot air balloon was rising slowly into the sky. "

species noun

/ˈspiːsiːz/

Type or kind. (Compare race.)

"the male species"

flowed verb

/fləʊd/

To move as a fluid from one position to another.

"Rivers flow from springs and lakes."

grass noun

[ɡɹ̠äːs] [ɡɹ̠eəs] [ɡɹ̠as] [ɡɹ̠ɑːs]

Any plant of the family Poaceae, characterized by leaves that arise from nodes in the stem and leaf bases that wrap around the stem, especially those grown as ground cover rather than for grain.

"The children played in the soft grass of the park. "

around adjective

/əˈɹaʊnd/

(with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity.

"Is Clare around today?"

spartina noun

/spɑrˈtiːnə/ /spɑrˈtaɪnə/

Cordgrass (Spartina).

"The tall, green spartina swayed in the breeze along the edge of the marsh. "

wetland noun

/ˈwɛtˌlænd/ /ˈwɛtlənd/

(usually in the plural) Land that is covered mostly with water, with occasional marshy and soggy areas.

"Many birds and frogs live in the wetland near the park. "