canary grass

an annual European grass (Phalaris canariensis) with thimble-shaped heads of seeds () used as food for cage birds

See canary grass in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. An annual Mediterranean grass (Phalaris canariensis) having grains used as food for caged birds, such as canaries.
  2. Any of several related grasses, such as reed canary grass.

Learn more about canary grass

link/cite print suggestion box