vetiveria

/vɛtɪˈvɛriə/ (vet-i-VEER-ee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of grasses in the family Poaceae, native to Asia and Australia.

“The vetiveria is often used as a groundcover in tropical climates.”

Synonyms

  • khus
  • khus grass
  • vetiver

Antonyms

  • drought-resistant plant