noun
- Plural of muhly; any of various grasses of the genus Muhlenbergia, native to warm regions of the Americas, often used in landscaping and native plant gardens.
Usage: Chiefly North American; Often used in horticulture and ecological restoration
Examples
- The landscape designer planted several muhlies to create a drought-resistant garden.
- Muhlies are popular in southwestern xeriscaping because they require minimal water.
- Native muhlies provide food and shelter for local wildlife.
- The muhlies in the meadow swayed gracefully in the autumn breeze.