What is grass?
Q: What is grass?
A: Grass is a plant with narrow leaves growing from the base. It is usually green in color and belongs to the family Poaceae.
Q: What are some common uses of grass?
A: Common uses for grass include food, drink, pasture for livestock, thatching thatch, paper, fuel, clothing, insulation, construction, sports turf and basket weaving.
Q: How tall can some types of grass grow?
A: Some types of grass can grow very tall; for example bamboo can reach great heights.
Q: Where do plants from the grass family typically grow?
A: Plants from the grass family can grow in many places and make up grasslands even if they are very cold or dry.
Q: Are there other plants that look similar to members of the grass family but aren't actually part of it?
A: Yes, there are other plants such as rushes, reeds papyrus and water chestnut which look similar to members of the grass family but aren't actually part of it.
Q: What order does seagrass belong to?
A: Seagrass belongs to the order Alismatales.
Q: Why is it important for animals to eat grass?
A: Eating grass is important for animals because without it earth may wash away into rivers (erosion). Additionally eating from the bottom allows them to graze without destroying what grows so they have a continuous supply of food available.
