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quaking grass

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quaking grass
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any grass of the genus Briza, of N temperate regions and South America, having delicate flower branches that shake in the wind
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quaking grass
nZittergras nt


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Quaking grass signifies frivolity and grass admits submission; love-in-a-mist says "you puzzle me".
As a result of this perpetual mowing, some plants have disappeared from this area including field scabious, quaking grass, yellow rattle and agrimony.
6 : QUAKING GRASS (Briza media russells) This lovely new form of quaking grass has delicate flower heads that tremble in the slightest breeze.
 
 
 
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