Definitions for: Knotgrass


[n] low-growing weedy grass with spikelets along the leaf stems



Webster (1913) Definition: Knot"grass`, n. (Bot.)
(a) a common weed with jointed stems (Polygonum aviculare);
knotweed.
(b) The dog grass. See under Dog.

Note: An infusion of Polygonum aviculare was once supposed
to have the effect of stopping the growth of an animal,
and hence it was called, as by Shakespeare, ``hindering
knotgrass.''

We want a boy extremely for this function, Kept
under for a year with milk and knotgrass. --Beau.
& Fl.

Synonyms: Paspalum distichum

See Also: genus Paspalum, grass

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