1. A perennial grass (Dactylis glomerata) widely cultivated as a pasture and hay crop for livestock.
Usage: Also called cocksfoot in British English.; Common in temperate regions.

Examples

• The farmer planted orchardgrass in the pasture to provide nutritious feed for the cattle.
• Orchardgrass is valued for its high yield and palatability to livestock.
• The field was seeded with a mixture of orchardgrass and clover.
• Orchardgrass grows well in cool, moist climates.
• Many dairy farmers prefer orchardgrass hay because it is digestible and protein-rich.