Chaetochloa

/ˌkiːtoʊˈkloʊə/ noun

Definition

A genus of grasses with bristle-like structures on their seed heads, related to millet and foxtail, found in warm regions worldwide.

Etymology

From Greek χαίτη (chaitē) meaning hair, and χλόη (chloē) meaning grass, literally meaning 'hairy grass.'

Kelly Says

Chaetochloa grasses look like tiny bottle-brushes and the bristles serve a clever purpose—they stick to animal fur and clothing to spread seeds across continents, which is why they're found nearly everywhere humans travel.

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