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ribgrass

rib·grass [ ríb gràss ] (plural rib·grass·es or rib·grass)


noun 
Definition:
 
plant with white flowers: a plant with long slender ribbed leaves that grows as a weed. Flowers: small, white, in a rounded head. Native to: Europe, Asia.  Latin name Plantago lanceolata.

[Early 16th century. Because the leaves are ribbed]
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