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poa

UK /ˈpəʊə/US /ˈpoʊə/

词源

源自希腊语 πόα (póa),意为“草”,18世纪经拉丁语进入植物学术语。

noun

❶ Poa 是禾本科早熟禾属植物的统称,包含多种常见草类,广泛用于草坪和牧草。这类草通常耐寒且适应性强。

“Poa pratensis is commonly known as Kentucky bluegrass.”

(早熟禾俗称肯塔基蓝草。)

“The golf course was planted with Poa annua for its resilience.”

(高尔夫球场种植了一年生早熟禾,因其适应性强。)

同义词:bluegrass, meadow grass, spear grass

常见短语

Poa annua — 指一年生早熟禾,常见于湿润环境,既是草坪杂草也是冬季牧草。

“Poa annua can invade lawns despite regular maintenance.”

(尽管定期维护,一年生早熟禾仍可能侵入草坪。)