1. a pasture grass native to the southwestern United States and Mexico, valued for livestock grazing
Usage: also called grama grass; common in arid and semi-arid regions

Examples

• The ranch was covered with blue grama, which provided good forage for cattle.
• Grama grass thrives in the dry climate of New Mexico and Arizona.
• Ranchers prefer grama because it is drought-resistant and nutritious for livestock.
• The prairie was dominated by various species of grama and other native grasses.