noun
love grass; bay grass
A species of grass (Eragrostis ferruginea) native to East Asia. Botanical term; not commonly encountered in daily conversation.
カゼクサは道端や空き地でよく見られるイネ科の植物です。
Love grass is a plant of the Poaceae family often seen on roadsides and in vacant lots.
The name カゼクサ (風草) literally means 'wind grass', likely referring to its slender stems that sway easily in the wind. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.