holy grass

Questions

What does holy grass mean?

Hierochloe odorata (syn. Anthoxanthum nitens), fragrant grass native to northern Eurasia and North America.

Where does holy grass come from?

It was traditionally sometimes strewn on the floors of churches on festival days.

How to pronounce holy grass

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