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ˈribbon-grass [f. ribbon n.] A grass having long slender leaves, esp. a variegated variety of Phalaris.
1786Abercrombie Gard. Assist., Arrangem. 63 Arundinaceous striped-leaved, or ribbon-grass. 1827Clare Sheph. Cal. 58 With marjoram knots, sweet-brier, and ribbon-grass. 1846–50A. Wood Class-bk. Bot. 607 Phalaris picta is the well-known striped or ribbon grass, with beautifully variegated leaves longitudinally striped in endless diversity. 1882‘Ouida’ Maremma v. I. 115 Rock pools..filled with green ribbon-grasses and red sea-foliage. |