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Definition of arrow grass 

1 : a plant of the genus Triglochin especially : an herb (T. maritima) that sometimes poisons livestock

2 : any of several grasses of the genus Aristida (such as A. purpurascens)

3 : porcupine grass sense 1

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History and Etymology for arrow grass

so called from the shape of the burst capsules

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