blue grama

noun

1. grama

Word History and Origins

Origin of blue grama¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Landscaping has begun, with newly planted California fan palms, blue grama grass and other greenery along Fairfax Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

Something light and airy like blue grama grass or muhly grass comes to mind.

From Washington Times

All these goldenrods would pair nicely with ornamental grasses such as pink muhly grass, blue grama grass or switch grasses, along with half-hardy and tender ornamental sages.

From Washington Post

As with blue grama, vernonia needs a sunny location.

From Washington Post

In McLean, a few miles to the east, about seven and a half miles of the new lines run through Jeff Haley’s ranch, in the pastures of blue grama and the sideoats grama.

From New York Times