A tough, wiry grass found in meadows and prairies that deer feed on, or used for decorative purposes.
From 'deer' + 'grass' (Old English 'græs'). Named either for being deer-preferred fodder or its use in craft industries.
Some deergrass species (genus Muhlenbergia) are so tough they were used by Native Americans to make baskets and weave—dual-purpose plants that fed animals and craftspeople.
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