Goosegrass

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Goosegrass (sometimes goose grass) is a common name for several grasses, sedges, and annual herbs. The origin of the name is due either to a plant's use as food for geese or plant parts that look like the foot of a goose.

Goosegrass may refer to:

Plants named goosegrass

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