A genus of small grasses found in temperate regions, characterized by delicate, hair-like stems and tiny flowers.
From Latin 'aira,' possibly derived from Greek 'aiora' meaning 'air' or 'breeze,' referring to how the delicate seed heads move in the wind.
Ancient Greek botanists named this grass for how it dances in the breeze—and it actually does! The seed heads are so light and perfectly balanced that even the gentlest air current makes them sway, which helps spread the seeds far and wide.
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