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Definition of Johnson grass

1. Noun. Tall perennial grass that spreads by creeping rhizomes and is grown for fodder; naturalized in southern United States where it is a serious pest on cultivated land.

Definition of Johnson grass

1. Noun. A perennial Mediterranean grass (''Sorghum halepense'') cultivated for forage ¹

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Medical Definition of Johnson grass

1. A tall perennial grass (Sorghum Halepense), valuable in the Southern and Western States for pasture and hay. The rootstocks are large and juicy and are eagerly sought by swine. Synonym: Cuba grass, Means grass, Evergreen millet, and Arabian millet. Origin: Named after W. Johnson of Alabama, who planted it about 1840-1845. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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