grasses

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Thousands of wild grasses and flowers were planted along the edges of the village green, contrasting with the carefully mown grass in the middle.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In the aftermath of fire, such grasses often spring up quickly and shade out native plants.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Two floors below, IV bags filled with grasses, fungus and a wasp nest hang from the ceiling as part of a meditation on the healing aspects of the environment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Plants, from grasses to trees, act like natural pumps, pulling water from the soil and releasing it into the atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

She could still hear the hum of cars, but mostly it was crickets and breezes through the tall grasses of the cornfields and the big front yards in need of mowing.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake