"rooigras" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Afrikaans rooigras. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|af|rooigras}} Afrikaans rooigras Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} rooigras (uncountable)
  1. (South Africa) A perennial grass, Themeda triandra, that has large red-brown spikelets Wikipedia link: Themeda triandra Tags: South-Africa, uncountable Categories (lifeform): Andropogoneae tribe grasses Synonyms: kangaroo grass, red grass
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