galleta

noun

ga·lle·ta | \ gə-ˈye-tə

, gī-ˈe-tə\

Definition of galleta

: either of two perennial grasses (Hilaria rigida and H. jamesii synonym Pleuraphis rigida and P. jamesii) chiefly of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico used for forage

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Some grass species in these habitats include red oat grass and Rhodes grass in tropical savannas, and purple needlegrass and galleta in temperate areas. — Christina Nunez, National Geographic, "Grasslands, explained," 22 June 2019

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