noun
silver hairgrass
A species of grass (Aira caryophyllea). Botanical term; usually written in katakana.
ヌカススキはヨーロッパ原産のイネ科植物です。
Silver hairgrass is a grass species native to Europe.
The Japanese name ヌカススキ likely derives from 糠 (nuka, rice bran) and 薄 (susuki, Japanese pampas grass), referring to its resemblance to susuki but with a finer, bran-like appearance. The exact derivation is uncertain.