noun
sheep's fescue
A species of grass, Festuca ovina. Botanical term; in everyday contexts, it is simply a type of grass.
ウシノケグサは乾燥した土地でもよく育つ。
Sheep's fescue grows well even in dry soil.
Standard katakana spelling for this plant name.
Kanji spelling is rare; the plant name is usually written in katakana.
The name literally means 'cow's hair grass', likely from the fine, hair-like leaves. The exact origin is uncertain.