spartina

/spɑrtɪnə/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of grasses, especially those of the salt marshes and beaches of the southeastern United States, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean.

“The wildlife sanctuary was home to a variety of plants, including spartina and mangroves.”

Synonyms

  • cordgrass
  • marsh grass

Antonyms

  • forest
  • tree