plume grass: a reedlike grass of the genus Erianthus having large plumes
grass: narrow-leaved green herbage: grown as lawns; used as pasture for grazing animals; cut and dried as hay
ergonovine: an alkaloid derived from ergot (trade name Ergotrate Maleate) that is less toxic than ergot; induces muscular contraction of the uterus and is administered after childbirth or abortion