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Evolution of grass
Grasses include some of the most versatile plant life-forms. They became widespread toward the
end of the Cretaceous. Fossilized dinosaur dung (coprolites) have been found containing grass
phytoliths (silica stones inside grass leaves).[8] Grasses have adapted to conditions in lush rain
forests, dry deserts, cold mountains and even intertidal habitats, and are now the most widespread
plant type. Grass is a valuable source of food and energy for many animals.[9]
"The grass is always greener on the other side" means "people are never happy with
what they have and want something else".
"Don't let the grass grow under your feet" means "Do something".
"A snake in the grass" is about a person that will not be honest and will trick others.
All flesh is grass: Old Testament book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verses 6–8. A very true
observation of the present-day ecology. See the Miocene for the ecological relevance.
Grass is a slang term for cannabis (pot, weed, or marijuana). Cannabis looks like a
grass, but it is actually a rosid.
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