Tussock

  • Title

    Tussock

  • Definition

    A dense clump or tuft of herbaceous stems formed by some species of grasses (Poaceae) and sedges (Cyperaceae).

  • Notes

    Tussocks are a manifestation of a caespitose growth form.

  • Related Terms

    Caespitose (cespitose)

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